Panthers xxxx Maple Leafs

     The Florida Panthers xxxx the Toronto Maple Leafs x-x at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. It was the Panthers first regular season game since three weeks ago on February 5 due to the Winter Olympics break. 

     The Panthers entered the contest in 13th place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cats began consecutive days with home games in Sunrise for a short homestand. 

     10 players on the Florida roster did participate in the Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament. Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk captured a gold medal representing the United States. Florida centers Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart and Brad Marchand won silver medals for Canada. Panthers center Anton Lundell, left wing Eetu Luostarinen and defenseman Niko Mikkola got bronze medals with Finland. 

     Florida(29-25-3)

     Toronto(27-21-9)