Don’t call the Florida Panthers winless anymore.
The team that began the season 0-2-2 with each game decided by one goal held a three-goal lead after the first period against Washington Capitals. The reigning Stanley Cup champions erased the deficit less than 20 minutes later.
Both starting goalies were replaced in the second period during the wild contest. Just before the second intermission, the Panthers gained a two-man advantage and regained the lead moments later on Jonathan Huberdeau’s goal.
Florida fended off the expected onslaught and held the lead with 85 seconds remaining when Nicklas Backstrom broke hearts with a game-tying tally against goaltender Michael Hutchinson, who replaced an ineffective James Reimer.