Litter Box Cats · Mar 31, 2017
Panthers officially eliminated with 6-2 loss to Canadiens
Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY SportsThe Florida Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention after being by routed 6-2 by the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Florida fell to 0-3 on its current road trip which concludes Saturday afternoon in Boston.
Montreal lit up third-string goaltender Reto Berra, making his second start of the season, scoring six goals on 33 shots.
Paul Byron scored twice in the first period, sandwiched around a Tomas Plekanec tally, as the Canadiens raced out to a 3-0 lead.
Brendan Gallagher had a hand in setting up all three of the Montreal goals which came in a furious 5:55 span.