FLORIDA PANTHERS vs. NASHVILLE PREDATORS
MARCH 20, 2021
BB&T Center – Sunrise, Fla.
| FLORIDA PANTHERS | NASHVILLE PREDATORS |
| 2 | 0 |
- The Panthers improved to 20-6-4 and 10-4-3 at BB&T Center. The Cats are now 9-0-1 following a loss. FLA and WPG are the only teams without consecutive regulation losses this season.
- Florida’s 20 wins in 30 games represents their second-fewest games needed to reach the 20-win mark in franchise history (29 games, 1995-96).
- Chris Driedger stopped all 21 NSH shots for Florida’s first shutout of the season. Driedger has now registered two career shutouts, both against the Predators (Nov. 30, 2019).
- Anthony Duclair produced two points (1-1-2), his fifth multi-point game of the season.
- MacKenzie Weegar posted an assist for the sixth consecutive game and extended his point streak to seven games (1-7-8), tying Keith Yandle (2-6-8, Oct. 24 – Nov. 11, 2018) for longest point streak by a defenseman in franchise history.
- Aleksander Barkov tallied his team-leading 13th goal of the season. He has scored five goals and eight points (5-3-8) over his past five contests, and is tied with Jonathan Huberdeau (35) for the team lead in points.
- Patric Hornqvist played in his 800th NHL game, registering four shots and two hits. He became the 32nd native of Sweden to reach the 800 games played mark.
- Carter Verhagehe notched an assist and recorded five shots.
- Jonathan Huberdeau led FLA with eight shots, tied with Aleksander Barkov (8, Jan. 26 at CBJ) for the most by a Panther in a game this season.
- Florida out-shot (49-21) and out-hit (23-20) NSH. FLA’s 49 shots are their second-most in a game this season. Over the past two games against Nashville, the Panthers out-shot the Predators 90-48.
- The Panthers have not given up a power-play goal against in their past four games (14-14).
PANTHERS POSTGAME QUOTES – MARCH 20, 2021
Head Coach Joel Quenneville
“I thought both teams’ goalies today were really good. I liked how we played, I liked how we battled.”
“I thought our power play was outstanding for not having production. There’s good things, some positive things and sticking with it, being patient in a tight game, don’t get ahead of yourself.”
“I think that we’re pleased with our first part of the year, we expect the second half to be more competitive in the games, everybody’s familiar with one another within the division. There’s going to be tough games going forward as well. We just want to keep pushing ahead.”
Forward Patric Hornqvist
“(Playing in his 800th game) means a lot. I’ve been in the league for a long time and hopefully I’ve got a lot of years left in me. I still love the game.”
“I liked our effort tonight. It wasn’t the prettiest game from both sides, but we competed, we were on the right side of pucks and we won all of the 50/50s. If you do that over and over, it will show in the standings. We’re a really good team.”
“Both goalies were great, I think those were the two best players on the ice…Driegs [goaltender Chris Driedger] was calm back there and made the saves when we needed them.”
Goaltender Chris Driedger
“We played a phenomenal game. It’s a tough game. Having not played for a little bit, it’s just nice to get back and have a solid effort in front of me. I was just trying to stay sharp and keep the puck out of the net.”
“Hats off to (NSH goaltender Juuse) Saros, who played a heck of a game himself…When the other goalie is putting on a show it can get a little dicey, you to make sure that you’re sharp.”
“There’s just a buzz in the room this year. We’re feeling good…there’s always a belief that we can come from behind and get the job done. In a game like tonight, we didn’t really give them anything. I felt like my job was pretty straightforward.”
