Ekblad's Power Play Goals Power Panthers Past Red Wings 3-2

22 days ago NBC 6 South Florida

Aaron Ekblad scored twice on the power play and Florida Panthers recorded their eighth straight win over Detroit, beating the Red Wings 3-2 on Friday night. The Panthers scored only two power-play goals in their first seven games, but they've shown vast improvement. It’s a good power play and he’s been an important part of that,” Florida coach Paul Maurice said. The Red Wings also gave up two power play goals in a 5-1 loss to New Jersey on Wednesday. The Red Wings had a power play in the final minute, but couldn't get the tying goal.
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