Road Warriors: The Florida Panthers Enjoy Out of Town Successes
Taking a look at why the Florida Panthers flourish out of state and then deteriorate when playing on home ice.
Taking a look at why the Florida Panthers flourish out of state and then deteriorate when playing on home ice.
Some game action pictures from yesterday’s thrilling shootout victory versus the NY Islanders, 5-4 SO.
The NY Rangers lost yesterday to a Hurricane 10 Carolina (ten consecutive home victories) 2-4 and it gives the Panthers another lifeline they need to grab tonight by beating the Thrashers. The playoff race is intensifying and suddenly the Cats have a good chance to capitalize on an opponent’s rare slip-up and draw level on points with the New Yorkers – who at this point in time look like they’ll be Florida’s principal opponent in the head-to-head post-season chase.
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Taking a look at yesterday’s action in the Eastern Conference and what the implications of the results are for the Panthers playoff hopes.
Taking a closer look at the impending trade deadline and players the Florida Panthers are being linked with in that respect: Players like Hejduk, Staal and Upshall are being mooted by some as potential targets; while other big names have yet to emerge from the rumor mill. The situation with Jay Bouwmeester and his contract could further complicate the situation and make several blockbuster deals that include the Panthers entirely possible – although not necessarily probable.
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