Florida 1, Carolina 0
When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida
Referees:
Graham Skilliter, Marc Joannette
Linesmen:
Steve Barton, Andy McElman
Attendance:
8119
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Panthers 1, Hurricanes 0: Roberto Luongo and Al Montoya combined to make 33 saves as host Florida blanked Carolina.
Nick Bjugstad scored the game’s only goal in the opening minute for the Panthers, who won for the second time in their last five home contests. Luongo stopped 11 shots before leaving with an upper-body injury, while Montoya made 22 saves in relief.
Cam Ward turned aside 27 shots for the Hurricanes, who lost for the sixth time in seven games. Carolina went 0-for-3 on the power play.
Luongo reached out with his glove to rob Carolina forward Victor Rask midway through the second period but was injured on the play. He remained in the game but headed to the locker room after the next stoppage.
Bjugstad capitalized on early pressure by Florida, scoring 21 seconds into the game on a shot from the edge of the crease. The Panthers outshot the Hurricanes 15-6 in the opening 20 minutes.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Panthers D Colby Robak was a healthy scratch for the third time in four games. … Carolina fell to 0-2-1 against the Atlantic Division. … Bjugstad is halfway to matching his 2013-14 rookie goal total of 16.
Top Game Performances
| Carolina |
|
Florida |
|
N/A |
Points |
Nick Bjugstad 1 |
|
N/A |
Goals |
Nick Bjugstad 1 |
|
N/A |
Assists |
Jonathan Huberdeau 1 |
|
N/A |
Power Play Goals |
N/A |
|
N/A |
Short Handed Goals |
N/A |
|
Cam Ward .964 |
Save Percentage |
Al Montoya 1.000 |
|
Cam Ward 27 |
Saves |
Al Montoya 22 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Shots |
Goals |
Power Play |
Penalty Kill |
Penalty Mins |
Face Offs Won |
| Carolina
|
33 |
0 |
0-3 |
1-1 |
2 |
25 |
| Florida
|
28 |
1 |
0-1 |
3-3 |
6 |
34 |
Upcoming Games
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Florida will play their next game at home against Ottawa. The Panthers have a W/L % of .143 after a win and .538 after a loss.
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Carolina will play their next game on the road against Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .200 after a loss.