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 scored a shorthanded goal with 38 seconds remaining. Sam Bennett then tied the game with a power play goal at 10:15 of the third period.
The Panthers' rally came up short, featuring a pair of empty-net goals.
Author's summary: Panthers lose first game of season to Flyers.