SUNRISE (CBSMiami/SportsDirect) – It’s been quite the roller coaster season for the Florida Panthers and their fans.
One week after a historically successful road trip put them in playoff position, the Panthers go into Tuesday’s contest against the struggling Carolina Hurricanes looking to avoid a winless four-game homestand.
The Panthers went 5-0-0 on a difficult trek that included games against five Western Conference playoff contenders, but dropped contests versus Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa in regulation since returning to the Sunshine State.
Florida averaged almost 37 shots in the three losses, including Sunday’s frustrating 2-1 setback against Ottawa, and is three points out of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.