Opposite from last game, the Panthers started the game off perfectly and were buzzing around causing havoc in New Jersey territory. With Dadonov out injured, meant that Denis Malgin would fill in on the right side with Huberdeau and Barkov. The trio would go on to create loads of scoring chances in front of Schneider’s crease.
In fact, all four lines were creating chances and getting pucks to the net. Unfortunately, no matter how many shots Schneider faced, none would get by the solid net minder. The score would remain scoreless after one period of play.