The Florida Panthers experienced their first defeat of the season, losing 5-2 to the Flyers. The Panthers, who started 3-0, found themselves down by two goals for the first time but attempted a rally.
The team trailed 2-0 late in the second period before
Sam Reinhart got a shorthanded goal with 38 seconds remainingin the period. Sam Bennett then tied the game with a power play goal at 10:15 of the third. However, the Flyers secured their win with a pair of empty-net goals, including Sean Couturier's second goal with 4:10 remaining.
Author's summary: Panthers lose first game of season to Flyers.