The Florida Panthers have made it quite clear: They’re ready to get back on the ice.
Four days have passed since their season opener — a shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. They haven’t played a game since.
“You see all the games going on around the league, and guys are lighting it up pretty good,” forward Mike Hoffman said. “It makes you want to join in on that action.”
Come Thursday night, the Panthers will be back on the scoreboards when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the BB&T Center for the home opener of their 25th anniversary season.