In the Penguins’ run of elite competition, they welcomed in the Atlantic Division’s first place team, and the Florida Panthers did not disappoint their billing as an elite and high-tempo offensive juggernaut.
After a free-flowing first period, the Panthers struck twice within two minutes starting at 12:38 in. Sam Reinhart skated in the zone and lost the puck, only to have Kasperi Kapanen clear it right back at him and fly by. The puck flipped up in the air and Reinhart batted it in past Tristan Jarry. It was close to being a high-stick, but stood as a good goal.