Florida will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at home. That much is certain. The opponent — Boston or Toronto — won't be decided until at least Thursday.
All players and coaches were at work on Wednesday at the Florida Panthers ’ practice facility. Nobody was on the ice.Florida will open the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs at home. That much is certain. The opponent — Boston or Toronto — won’t be decided until at least Thursday. And when Game 1 of the next series will happen is anybody’s guess.
“We have a sports science group, got a new facility, got lots of things we can do for recovery for these guys and we’re exploring all that,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “And we’re trying to learn too. It’s not that we set a program and we’re staying with it. There’s a better way and that’s what we’re doing down there today.”The Panthers have some experience with this.
“This time is huge for us,” Panthers forward Anton Lundell said. “We’re trying to take it and recover and get some energy back.”The Panthers’ video staff is pulling double-duty right now, since preparations have to be made for two teams. But in fairness, it’s not like either side in the next round will be starting from scratch.
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