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The Panthers are currently burning up the schedule and will look to extend their win streak to eight games in a row.
That’s right…EIGHT!
Ironically, they’ll take on the St. Louis Blues — the team that served them their last loss (Dec. 21) before going on their current heater.
Some solid numbers for you ahead of tonight’s tilt, per
NHL:
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The Panthers, who are 13-7-2 on the road this season, rank fifth in the NHL in goals per game (3.80) since Dec. 15, while the Blues are 24th (2.67) over that span. Florida, led by Sergei Bobrovsky (20-9-1; two shutouts this season), is tied for seventh in the NHL in team save percentage (.907), while St. Louis ranks 14th (.901) in the category. Panthers forward Sam Reinhart has scored goals in three straight games (had hat trick in 8-4 win against Colorado Avalanche on Saturday) and is tied for second in the NHL in goals (28) behind Auston Matthews (30) of the Toronto Maple Leafs.”
Reinhart has had such a good season that he rightfully earned the All-Star nod. Now the question becomes…what does he ask for in terms of his next contract?
The huge deal Toronto gave William Nylander will certainly play into #13’s thinking, but I don’t think Zito will dish out another massive contract that’s something like $10-plus/year (at least I hope not).
More so than one guy’s individual effort, it’s obvious this Panthers team is coming together as a whole. This current season is a great example of that. They are in 2nd of the Atlantic Division, and to think they have gotten this far after starting the season with their two big-name defensemen sidelined with injury, and a less-than-100% Tkachuk. Not to mention all the little injuries and hang ups the lineup has had thus far.
There’s something special happening (again) in South Florida…
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