Can the Florida Panthers Claw Back Against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center?

As the Florida Panthers prepare to face off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, fans are undoubtedly looking for signs of a rebound after a disheartening shutout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on February 23. The Panthers' performance in Raleigh was underwhelming, failing to score despite 44 shots on goal and maintaining a strong faceoff win percentage of 61 percent. Their power play opportunities yielded no goals from 12 shots, leaving much room for improvement.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for FLA supporters. A closer look at their recent games reveals that this team has resilience and firepower. Just two days prior to their loss against Carolina, they secured an overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators with a final score of 3-2. During this game on February 21, they demonstrated tenacity by bouncing back from a two-goal deficit in the third period and eventually winning in overtime.

Moreover, an explosive performance against Tampa Bay Lightning on February 17 showcased what FLA is capable of when firing on all cylinders. They dominated with nine goals scored—a season highlight—and an impressive shooting percentage of 30 percent.

The upcoming game against NJ presents both challenge and opportunity for FLA. The Devils will be playing host and have their own set of advantages including home ice support which can't be underestimated. Yet if FLA can channel their offensive prowess as seen against Tampa Bay while tightening up defensively—particularly by capitalizing on power play situations—they stand a good chance to come out victorious.

It's crucial that FLA addresses its shortcomings from previous matchups; specifically, they need more precision in converting scoring opportunities into goals and must maintain discipline to avoid unnecessary penalties which have plagued them before.

Looking ahead to March 6th at Prudential Center in Newark, fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for supremacy on ice. Will FLA's offense reignite? Can they leverage their faceoff proficiency effectively? These questions will be answered when puck drops at midnight (Eastern Time). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ online or catch broadcasts via MSG or BSFL networks depending on their preference for internet or television viewing options.