The Panthers, like last game, got off to a tremendous start by scoring a minute and a half into the opening period. From behind the net, Jared McCann stripped the puck from Madison Bowey and immediately sent off a pass to Connor Brickley. From there, Brickley slotted home the game’s opening goal:
Connor Brickley’s goal gives the Panthers a 1-0 lead: pic.twitter.com/9OGfJAtedR
— The Rat Trick (@FanSidedTheRat) October 21, 2017
As the game went on, both the Cats and Capitals each exchanged high-quality scoring chances at both ends.