The Florida Panthers made history on Saturday night with a dominant performance against the Montreal Canadiens, scoring seven goals in the first period alone. This impressive feat marks the first time in franchise history that the Panthers have scored seven goals in a single period.
The Panthers came out firing on all cylinders, with goals from seven different players in the first 20 minutes of play. Jonathan Huberdeau, Aleksander Barkov, Frank Vatrano, Patric Hornqvist, Anthony Duclair, Carter Verhaeghe, and Keith Yandle all found the back of the net in what was a truly remarkable display of offensive firepower.
The Canadiens were simply unable to keep up with the Panthers’ relentless attack, and goaltender Carey Price was pulled from the game after allowing four goals on just seven shots. Backup Jake Allen didn’t fare much better, allowing three goals on 13 shots before being replaced by Price in the second period.
While the Panthers’ offensive explosion was certainly impressive, it was their defensive play that truly sealed the victory. The team held the Canadiens to just 21 shots on goal, with goaltender Chris Driedger making 19 saves to earn his fourth win of the season.
The victory was a much-needed one for the Panthers, who had lost their previous two games and were looking to get back on track. With the win, they improved to 5-2-2 on the season and moved into second place in the Central Division.
The Panthers will look to build on their historic performance when they take on the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night. While it’s unlikely that they’ll be able to replicate their seven-goal first period, they’ll certainly be looking to continue their strong play and pick up another win.
Overall, the Panthers’ performance on Saturday night was a testament to their offensive depth and defensive prowess. With a talented roster and a strong start to the season, they’ll be a team to watch as the season progresses.
