In the first five minutes of the second period, right off a faceoff win for the Panthers, Sam Reinhart’s shot from the dot beat Jake Allen far side to tie the game, 2-2. As they have done multiple times throughout the season, New Jersey responded to their opponents goal with multiple strong shifts.

The Panthers rank 16th in total goals against, conceding 3.1 goals per game (50 total) in league play. The team's goal differential is the ninth-best in the league, +8. The Panthers shoot 12% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.

Sam Bennett, who ranks second among Panthers players in points on the year (15), was a surprise scratch after tightening up in morning skate.