SB Nation Tampa Bay - Florida Panthers Vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Panthers Win Tough Game Against Inspired Hurricaneshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2011-11-29T22:19:39-05:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23591862011-11-29T22:19:39-05:002011-11-29T22:19:39-05:00Florida Panthers Win Tough Game Against Carolina Hurricanes
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Florida Panthers</a> spoiled the coaching debut of new <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canescountry.com/">Carolina Hurricanes</a> head coach Kirk Muller. The Panthers were seeking to respond with a solid effort after getting blown out by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rawcharge.com/">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> in their last game. The Panthers were able to, with a strong road effort and great goaltending from <span>Jose Theodore</span>.</p>
<p>The Panthers came out strong to open the game, playing with a lot of energy and cycling the puck well in the Hurricane’s zone. However, it was only a matter of time before Carolina would respond, something the Panthers expected due to the coaching change after Paul Maurice was fired on Monday. The Hurricanes controlled the rest of the period taking nine shots, which were all stopped by Jose Theodore, including a great chance from the slot by <span>Jeff Skinner</span>.</p>
<p><span>Mike Santorelli</span> took an early holding penalty, but the Panthers were able to kill it off using an aggressive style that they would continue to use all night. Late in the period, <span>Kris Versteeg</span> took a high hit (which on the replay looked like an elbow to the head) and was cut above the nose. Versteeg was clearly unhappy and could be seen barking at the officials from the bench. The Panthers would only manage two shots in the first period.</p>
<p>At the beginning of the second, <span>Tim Kennedy</span> turned the puck over, but Theodore was there to bail him out with a great save off Bryan Allen. The Panthers began to pick up their energy again after killing off a Fleischmann hooking penalty. Fleischmann redeemed himself by blasting a slapshot past <span>Cam Ward</span> from the top of the circle on the Panthers first power play of the night. <span>Brian Campbell</span> and <span>Stephen Weiss</span> got the assists.</p>
<p>About a minute later, the Hurricanes responded as super sophomore Jeff Skinner put in a rebound off his own shot to tie the game at one. The Panthers failed to put a body on Skinner even though there were three Panthers in the area. <span>Eric Staal</span> and <span>Tuomo Ruutu</span> picked up the assists The Panthers had other quality chances to score in the period, as <span>Tomas Kopecky</span> missed a partial breakaway shorthanded and Santorelli missed a great rebound opportunity. Late in the period, Theodore bailed out another one of his teammates. This time it was Kopecky turning the puck over in the slot, but once again, Theodore was there to shut the door.</p>
<p>The Panthers began the third period down to five defensemen after it appeared <span>Dmitry Kulikov</span> was cut by a Carolina skate near his ankle. He would not return. Nevertheless, the Panthers started the third period much like the first, playing with a great amount of energy and cycling the puck strongly. Despite their solid play, the Panthers still could not take the lead.</p>
<p>The momentum for the Panthers was put on hold after <span>Ed Jovanovski</span> took a silly interference penalty early in the period. The Cats were unusually undisciplined tonight as they took five penalties, with <span>Erik Gudbranson</span> taking another midway through the third period. However, the Panthers penalty kill was a key to the game as they were able to kill off all five using that aggressive style.</p>
<p>Around the midpoint of the period, <span>Jack Skille</span> drew a penalty shot after he was tackled from behind by Joni Pitkanen. Unfortunately for the Panthers, Skille was denied by Ward. It looked as if the Panthers might not have what it took to put another past Ward when Fleischmann missed a glorious chance set up by Stephen Weiss. The puck got caught up in Fleischmann’s skates and he was unable to slip it into the empty net.</p>
<p>However, with about three minutes left, the Panthers finally capitalized to take the lead. Kopecky made a great play on the forecheck to keep the puck in the zone and slid it down to <span>Shawn Matthias</span> at the goal line. Matthias was able to bank the puck in off Ward to give the Panthers a one goal lead, with Kopecky getting the assist. Although the Canes pulled Ward and pushed for the equalizer, Matthias was able to add his second goal of the night and fifth of the season as he slid the puck into an empty net with 49 seconds to play.</p>
<p>The Panthers played well throughout the game, especially on the penalty kill. Theodore was spectacular in net, stopping 26 of 27 shots. Although the Panthers didn’t do anything flashy, they played the type of tough road game that you need to play throughout the long <span class="caps">NHL</span> season if you hope to make it to the playoffs. This game was particularly important for the Panthers not only because they wanted to end their brief losing streak, but also because it was against the division rival Hurricanes. The Panthers now head to California to take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/">Los Angeles Kings</a> on Thursday night.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2599360/florida-panthers-win-tough-game-against-carolina-hurricanesCharlie Crespo2011-11-29T21:02:59-05:002011-11-29T21:02:59-05:00Panthers Vs. Hurricanes Score Update: Florida and Carolina Tied 1-1 After Second Period
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<p>After a scoreless first period at the RBC Center in Raleigh, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/">Florida Panthers</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canescountry.com/">Carolina Hurricanes</a> both ended the shutouts about midway through the second period. <span>Tomas Fleischmann</span> was the first to strike, scoring his 11th goal of the season of the Florida power play. Fleischmann was assisted by <span>Brian Campbell</span> and <span>Stephen Weiss</span>, the Panthers early season star.</p>
<p><span>Jeff Skinner</span> evened it up for the Hurricanes less than a minute later. It was Skinner's 10th goal of the season, beating <span>Jose Theodore</span> to even it up at one. Skinner was assisted by Carolina leader <span>Eric Staal</span> and <span>Tuomo Ruutu</span>.</p>
<p>It was an improvement over the first period for the Panthers, after putting only two shots on net in the first twenty minutes. Florida managed to put 12 shots on goal in the second, with only Fleischmann's power play sneaking by <span>Cam Ward</span>. The Panthers are looking to end a two game losing streak, after a winless weekend against cross-state rival Tampa.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2599156/panthers-vs-hurricanes-score-update-florida-and-carolina-tied-1-1Brendan Porath2011-11-29T19:48:01-05:002011-11-29T19:48:01-05:00Panthers and Hurricanes Scoreless After 1st Period
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<p>The first 20 minutes of Tuesday night’s game between the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are in the books, and through the first period, the score remains knotted at zero. Neither team has found the net in what is the 24th game of the Panthers’ 2011-2012 season.</p>
<p>The Hurricanes definitely had the edge in the period though, as they fired nine shots on goal compared to just three by the Panthers. Jose Theodore continues to play well for the Panthers, as he stopped all nine shots. Theodore, who has a save percentage of 92.4, is only allowing 2.37 goals per game, and has been a big reason why the Panthers have started off the season solidly.</p>
<p>Thanks in part to Washington’s recent skid, the Panthers currently are first in the Southeastern Division of the Eastern Conference with 28 points. For more on the Panthers, visit <a href="http://www.litterboxcats.com" target="new">Litter Box Cats</a>, and stay tuned here for more score updates and a full recap once the Panthers’ game in Charlotte concludes.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2599021/florida-panthers-vs-carolina-hurricanes-nhl-scoresMichael Bean2011-11-29T14:30:59-05:002011-11-29T14:30:59-05:00Updated Starting Lineups For Tonight's Florida Panthers Vs. Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
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<p><strong><span class="caps">PANTHERS</span></strong></p>
<p>Forwards:</p>
<p>Tomas Fleischmann – Stephen Weiss – Kris Versteeg<br>
Marco Sturm – Mike Santorelli – Tomas Kopecky<br>
Sean Bergenheim – Shawn Matthias – Jack Skille<br>
Tim Kennedy – Mark Cullen – Evgeni Dadonov</p>
<p>Defensemen:</p>
<p>Brian Campbell – Jason Garrison<br>
Erik Gudbranson – Ed Jovanovski<br>
Dmitry Kulikov – Mike Weaver</p>
<p>Goalie:</p>
<p>Jose Theodore</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2596755/updated-starting-lineups-for-tonights-florida-panthers-vs-carolinaKevin Kraczkowski2011-11-29T12:16:43-05:002011-11-29T12:16:43-05:00Florida Panthers Add Mark Cullen, Samuelsson Skating With The Team
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<p>Forward Mark Cullen was called up from San Antonio and will be joined by forward Mikael Samuelsson in Raleigh for tonight’s matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.</p>
<p>The Panthers had previously sent goalie Jacob Markstrom and forward Michal Repik back to the San Antonio Rampage.</p>
<p>Goalie Scott Clemmensen is now available should starter Jose Theodore need relief. The injury status of Samuelsson is still up in the air. Forwards Marcel Goc and Matt Bradley did not make the trip to Carolina.</p>
<p>This series of moves leaves the Panthers with 11 healthy forwards, 12 if Samuelsson suits up. The starting lines have yet to be announced, but expect the Cats to roll with what they have, 11 forwards and seven defensemen.</p>
<p>Tune in for more updates as they become available.</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2596375/florida-panthers-add-mark-cullen-samuelsson-skating-with-the-teamKevin Kraczkowski2011-11-29T08:01:06-05:002011-11-29T08:01:06-05:00Florida Panthers Vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game 24 Preview
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<p>Florida Panthers travel to Carolina, face Hurricanes in first of six matchups between the two teams this season.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.canescountry.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Carolina Hurricanes</a> will be hosting the <a href="https://www.litterboxcats.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Florida Panthers</a> on Tuesday night for the first of six contests between the rivals this season. Florida is 7-5-0 away from the Bank-Atlantic Center, and the Hurricanes are an embarrassing 5-6-2 at home. For Florida, this is the second game of a four game road trip. They will continue on to play the <a href="https://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Kings</a> on Thursday and the <a href="https://www.fearthefin.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">San Jose Sharks</a> on Saturday before returning to Sunrise. The Hurricanes are beginning a difficult three game homestand, as they go on to welcome the <a href="https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New York Rangers</a> on Thursday and the <a href="https://www.pensburgh.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> on Saturday.</p>
<p> The teams last met in March, as Carolina handed Florida a 2-1 loss. They were helped in large part due to (then) recent Panther Cory Stillman's efforts, as he scored one goal and assisted on another. Hurricanes goaltender <span>Cam Ward</span> stopped 41 of 42 shots on goal, allowing a <span>Stephen Weiss</span> goal in the second period, assists by <span>David Booth</span> and <span>Jason Garrison</span>. Scott Clemmensen took the loss for the Cats, stopping 20 of 22 shots.</p>
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<p>Panthers @ Hurricanes 3/1/11 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Gr7uyeRZd0"><u><font color="#0066cc">NHLVideo</font></u></a>)</p>
<p><br id="1322538649957">Tampa Bay handed Florida its second loss in as many nights, 5-1 at the St. Pete Times Forum on Saturday. Panthers goaltender of the future Jacob Markstrom allowed five goals on 34 shots. Bolts counterpart <span>Mathieu Garon</span> was solid in goal, allowing only a garbage time goal to <span>Shawn Matthias</span> with two minutes remaining in the third period and stopping 24 of 25 shots. <span>Steven Stamkos</span> scored twice for the Lightning, with <span>Martin St. Louis</span>, <span>Ryan Malone</span> and <span>Tom Pyatt</span> also netting goals.</p>
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<p>Panthers @ Lightning 11/26/11 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=QdJzki9b7Kw"><u><font color="#0066cc">NHLVideo</font></u></a>)</p>
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<p>Sens goaltender <span>Craig Anderson</span> stopped 34 of 37 shots, as <span>Jason Spezza</span> scored twice to lead Ottawa. Cam Ward took the loss for the Canes, allowing four goals on 25 shots on the night. <span>Patrick Dwyer</span>, <span>Alexei Ponikarovsky</span> and <span>Eric Staal</span> scored for Carolina as the Senators took the decision, 4-3.</p>
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<p>Hurricanes @ Senators 11/27/11 (via <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=qL7s1Rodfeo"><u><font color="#0066cc">NHLVideo</font></u></a>)</p>
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<p class="commentable-body">Mikael Samuelsson<a></a> is currently on the injured reserve, having yet to skate with Florida. <span><strong><font color="#004175">Scottie Upshall</font></strong></span> and <span><strong><font color="#004175">Matt Bradley</font></strong></span> are also still out of commission. <span><strong><font color="#004175">Marcel Goc</font></strong></span> should see ice time against the Hurricanes. <span><strong><font color="#004175">Scott Clemmensen</font></strong></span> is now listed as "available." The Panthers have been keeping <span>Evgeni Dadonov</span> and <span><font color="#004175"><strong>Tim Kennedy</strong></font></span> on the active roster, having yesterday sent forward Michel Repik and goalie Jacob Markstrom back to the San Antonio Rampage. </p>
<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Probable Starters</strong></p>
<p><strong>Goaltenders: </strong></p>
<p><span><strong><font color="#004175">Jose Theodore</font></strong></span> (9-4-3) will likely make the start for Florida. Cam Ward (8-10-3) is the leading candidate for starting in the crease for Carolina</p>
<p><strong>Forwards: </strong></p>
<p>1. Fleischmann - Weiss - Versteeg</p>
<p>2. Bergenheim - Kopecky - Goc</p>
<p>3. Santorelli - Sturm - Skille</p>
<p>Dadonov, Matthias, as needed</p>
<p><strong>Defense:</strong></p>
<p>1. Campbell - Garrison</p>
<p>2. Jovanovski - Ellerby/Gudbranson</p>
<p>3. Kulikov - Weaver</p>
<p><strong>Common Thread:</strong></p>
<p>Hurricanes winger <span>Anthony Stewart</span> played parts of four seasons with the Panthers, appearing in 105 games from 2005-06 through 2008-09. He scored four goals and eight assists with a minus-four rating and 38 penalty minutes.</p>
<p>Hurricanes defenseman <span>Bryan Allen</span> played in parts of five seasons for the Cats. He appeared in 284 games, scoring 14 goals and 53 assists with a plus-one and 341 penalty minutes.</p>
<p><strong>Team Milestones:</strong></p>
<p><span><strong><font color="#004175">Ed Jovanovski's</font></strong></span> next goal will be his 32nd, which will move him into a tie for 32nd with <strong><span><font color="#004175">Richard Zednik</font></span></strong>. His next assist will give him 58 with the Panthers, tying him with Paul Laus, in 30th.</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><span><strong><font color="#004175">Mike Santorelli's</font></strong></span> next goal will be number 24 as a Panther, moving him into a tie with Dave Gagner in 45th place all-time.</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Dmitry Kulikov's next assist will give him 48 for his career, moving him into a tie for 39th with <span><strong><font color="#004175">Keith Ballard</font></strong></span>. Two more points for Kulikov will move him into the Panthers All-Time Top 50.</p>
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<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Team Leaders:</strong></p>
<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Goals:</strong></p>
<p class="commentable-body"><span><strong><font color="#004175">Kris Versteeg</font></strong></span> - 12</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><span><strong><font color="#004175">Tomas Fleischmann</font></strong></span> - 10</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Stephen Weiss, Jason Garrison - 8</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Assists:</strong></p>
<p class="commentable-body"><span><strong><font color="#004175">Brian Campbell</font></strong></span> - 17</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><span><strong><font color="#004175">Dmitry Kulikov</font></strong></span>, Stephen Weiss, Kris Versteeg - 14</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Points: </strong></p>
<p class="commentable-body">Kris Versteeg - 26</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Tomas Fleischmann - 23</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Stephen Weiss - 22</p>
<p class="commentable-body"><strong>Plus/Minus:</strong></p>
<p class="commentable-body">Tomas Fleischmann - plus-14</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Stephen Weiss - plus-13</p>
<p class="commentable-body">Kris Versteeg - plus-12</p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/florida-panthers/2011/11/29/2591963/florida-panthers-vs-carolina-hurricanes-game-24-previewKevin Kraczkowski