SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers continued their hot start to the season, remaining undefeated in regulation through eight games.
Carter Verhaeghe had the go-ahead goal and an assist, and Aleksander Barkov also scored as the Panthers defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1.
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Chris Drieger turned back 24 shots for Florida, which improved to 6-0-2. Driedger’s play continues to impress and the 26-year-old may be earning himself more ice time.
Colton Sissons had the lone goal for the Predators, who split the two-game series.
Goaltender Pekka Rinne played extremely well in the losing effort, finishing with 34 saves for Nashville.