Much like last Thursday’s game against Buffalo and virtually most of the games this season, the Florida Panthers have been woefully unprepared when kicking off their match.
Yet again, the Panthers conceded an early goal to Columbus, exactly 1:37 into the opening frame. Like most of their goals given up this year, the defense (particularly Matheson) was at fault on this play.
And much throughout the rest of the game, the defense just couldn’t adapt. Goaltender James Reimer continued his solid play, doing his part to keep his team in the game – even when they were down.