The Panthers own the shot and hit edges, but Chicago has matched them on the scoreboard.
At the second-period break, Chicago and Florida are tied 2-2, despite Florida holding a 24-15 edge in shots and a 26-11 advantage in hits. Chicago’s Ryan Greene (1 goal, 1 point, 3 shots, +1, 1 hit) and Roman Kantserov (1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots, even, 0 hits) have scored, while Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk (1 goal, 1 point, 3 shots, -1, 2 hits, 1 power-play goal) and Sandis Vilmanis (1 goal, 1 point, 3 shots, +1, 1 hit) answered. Seth Jones (1 assist, 1 point, 3 shots, +1, 1 hit) and Sam Reinhart (1 assist, 1 point, 2 shots, +1, 2 hits) have chipped in for Florida; Patrick Kane has an assist and 2 shots for Chicago. Spencer Knight has 22 saves on 24 shots (91.7%), while Akira Schmid has 13 saves on 15 shots (86.7%).
Key Performers
Ryan Greene, Chicago: 1G, 1P, 3 SOG, +1, 1 hit Matthew Tkachuk, Florida: 1G, 1P, 3 SOG, -1, 2 hits, 1 PPG Spencer Knight, Chicago: 22 saves on 24 shots, 91.7%