The Panthers started the game off on the right foot and were pouring pressure down deep in Toronto territory. Toronto, who have a repeated history for starting games off slow, looked as if they would give up the game’s opening goal early on. Fortunately enough (for them), Andersen stood tall and prevented any goals from going in.
With both goalies standing strong, the score remained zero a piece after one. Florida headed into the locker room with high confidence, but no goals to show for it. The Panthers knew their chances would come and eventually they would break the deadlock.