On today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast, Armando Velez(@Mandoman12) brought in Florida Panthers Historian Francisco Oporta(@FLACatsHistory) to break down USA's 2-1 win over Canada in 3-on-3 OT by Florida Native Jack Hughes. where the US in their third straight knockout game were able to take the first lead of the game. The US were in control of the first period, but had a hard time hitting the net, but found a way to score on their first shot of the game by Matt Boldy. The American's all game have been able to collapse around the net preventing second and third chance opportunities on Connor Hellebuyck, and helped when Canada controlled play in the second and third period. Hellebuyck, who has struggled in the Stanley Cup Playoffs made incredible stops, including one with his stick in the third period on Devon Toews to keep it at a 1-1 game at the time, and also stopped two breakaway opportunities on Connor McDavid and Macklin Celebrini. The Penalty kill was on point once again as they remained perfect, and there was a possibility for it to swing with going down 5-on-3 to Canada, but also had theirs with Panthers Sam Bennett hit Jack Hughes with a high stick in the third period (later negated by a high Stick from Hughes). Hughes then got redemption with getting an overtime winner of his own after his brother Quinn scored an overtime winner back in the Quarterfinals against Sweden. Florida Panthers History was made as Matthew Tkachuk became the first to win a Gold Medal in the same year in which he played for the Florida Panthers. Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett joined Olli Jokinen as players to earn silver while playing for the Panthers, and the three Panther Finns joined a long list of players to win Bronze. Tuomo Ruutu (Finland), Teddy Richards (USA) and Bill Zito (USA) also were part of medal teams despite the medals only going to the players, but more victories to their hockey resumes. Team USA will be flying into Miami on Monday after their Gold Medal victory, so a chance for Matthew Tkachuk to have a similar celebration as when he did in his back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships. Could this experience for the 10 Panthers be a great recruiting tool to bring more players into the mix in the coming years? We discuss all of this and more on today's edition of the Locked On FLORIDA Panthers Podcast: Your Team, Every Day.Everydayer ClubJoin the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
