Panthers doom host Sharks with 3-2 come-from-behind OT win
by Donny Rivette on Mar 13, 2010 7:03 PM EST
Email
PrintAs this one wore on, it was evident Florida defenseman Bryan Allen was having himself a Big Night.
Finishing with 29:18 TOI (second in the game to teammate Bryan McCabe), the Kingston native stamped his best all-around performance of the season with 1g, 1a, +2, 3 SOG and the gamewinner in overtime.
Against San Jose, which led 2-0 going into the second period. Truly incredible. If anyone wagered on the Cats to pull out a victory over the NHL's second-ranked club, they're swimming in coin right about now.
The Panthers - offering up a flat, emotionless first frame - came out a changed and salvaged bunch for the second, and continued to improve to a point where the third was owned by Florida. Full kudos to coach DeBoer and his staff for not letting this one end the way logic demanded it would.
Keith Ballard and Shawn Matthias (2 points, +3) also scored for the visitors, while Tomas Vokoun stopped 37 shots. Radek Dvorak ended the day with 2 assists (+2).
More to come in a bit...
13 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
They’ll be talking about this one in Santa Clara for quite some time.
by Donny Rivette on Mar 13, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
it was one hell of a comeback
2009 NY Phin PhansFantasy League Champion
2009 Best Regular Season Record in NYPPL.
2010 The Jim Mandich NewsFlash Award Winner.
by Patssuck456 on Mar 15, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
road trip complete exactly what i wanted 2-1 booyah!!
LETS GO HEAT!! LETS GO PANTHERS!! GO FISH GO!! GO FINS!
EXCELLENT, JOSE!!!
Thanks for sharing, buddy!
by Donny Rivette on Mar 14, 2010 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
OH SH**!
2009 NY Phin PhansFantasy League Champion
2009 Best Regular Season Record in NYPPL.
2010 The Jim Mandich NewsFlash Award Winner.
by Patssuck456 on Mar 15, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I was visiting my parents and watched the first two periods before we left to have dinner with my grandparents. Liz looked skeptical when I said that if the Panthers played the third like they did the second they had a good chance of tying it up and forcing overtime.
I was happily surprised when I saw the final later on. I’ll have to watch the last period tonight if I can find it.
Florida Panthers: Giving the league a punching bag since 2000.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it in April. Looks like we’re figuring out how to win just in time to climb back up to 9th place. How is this a better team with Garrison and Ellerby making up a third of our D full time? Whatever.
I don’t want to say I’m rooting for our team to lose out, I hate when teams tank (or at least appear to) to increase their draft pick. Buuuuut… lets say I’m rooting for the teams around us to win more?
Whatever?
I’ve been wondering how much Garrison’s physical play has been helping the team and also whether Seidenberg and Leopold are really as good as I thought they were.
As for the draft, I’m not too concerned about where the Cats pick, as long as they choose wisely. I mean, suppose you’re waiting to select the guy on top of your draft board and the team in front of you drafts some huge kid with no hands. It’s like you just moved up a spot in the draft ;)
Don’t get me wrong, I’m impressed\surprised\glad that Garrison and Ellerby have stepped up. But its just not those 2. It’s amazing what happens when people count you out and pride steps in. Everyone seems to be working a little harder and, go figure, they look like an NHL team. So where was the work ethic when they had NHL talent on the roster?
by Karl Selvig on Mar 15, 2010 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Exactly Why Culture Change Is Needed
Karl: I fully agree with your comments. I wonder myself and have posted often lately on my blog that there is a much needed culture change in the room.
Certain players have been here too long and are associated with losing and it’s time to cut ties with them.
How is it that we seem to play better now with no pressure? Beating San Jose was no small task, although they may have sat back on the lead, but since when were we able to sniff that out and take advantage of it?
by The Rat Trick on Mar 15, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recent FanPosts
Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
51 | 24 | 16 | 11 | 59 |
|
Washington
|
51 | 27 | 20 | 4 | 58 |
|
Winnipeg
|
53 | 24 | 23 | 6 | 54 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
51 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 51 |
|
Carolina
|
54 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 49 |
(updated 2.5.2012 at 9:10 AM EST)
Eastern Standings
| GP | W-L-OT | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New York Rangers
|
49 | 32-12-5 | 69 |
|
Boston Bruins
|
50 | 32-16-2 | 66 |
|
Florida Panthers
|
51 | 24-16-11 | 59 |
|
Philadelphia Flyers
|
51 | 30-15-6 | 66 |
|
Pittsburgh Penguins
|
52 | 30-18-4 | 64 |
|
New Jersey Devils
|
51 | 29-19-3 | 61 |
|
Ottawa Senators
|
55 | 27-21-7 | 61 |
|
Toronto Maple Leafs
|
52 | 27-19-6 | 60 |
|
Washington Capitals
|
51 | 27-20-4 | 58 |
|
Winnipeg Jets
|
53 | 24-23-6 | 54 |
|
Tampa Bay Lightning
|
51 | 23-23-5 | 51 |
|
New York Islanders
|
51 | 21-22-8 | 50 |
|
Buffalo Sabres
|
52 | 22-24-6 | 50 |
|
Carolina Hurricanes
|
54 | 20-25-9 | 49 |
|
Montreal Canadiens
|
52 | 19-24-9 | 47 |
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
