NHL
Panthers’ forecheck keeps grinding opponents down in the third period
Florida’s relentless pressure is producing late goals and comeback wins at a league-leading rate.
Florida’s game plan is simple: make the opponent defend for 60 minutes and wait for mistakes.
Key takeaways
- Third-period goal differential of +19
- League-leading eight comeback wins
- Most hits in the Eastern Conference
What happened
The Panthers have outscored opponents 34 to 15 in third periods and lead the league with eight comeback wins.
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Why it matters
A physical forecheck wears teams down over a seven-game series, which is exactly how Florida has built its recent playoff success.
Florida’s relentless pressure is producing late goals and comeback wins at a league-leading rate.
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What to watch next
- Injury toll of the physical style
- Penalty minutes trend
- Goaltending workload
