Panthers Star Player Leaves Practice Early Ahead of Stanley Cup Clinching Game
Photo credit: CBS 12
Panthers star forward Carter Verhaeghe, one of their most consistent performers in the playoffs, has departed this morning's practice early ahead of Game 6 of the SCF.
The Florida Panthers have the chance to repeat as Stanley Cup champions on Tuesday, hosting the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The Panthers grabbed a 3-2 series lead with their 5-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday night and now return to home ice with the opportunity to celebrate with their fans for the 2nd straight year.
One bit of noteworthy news from Panthers practice this morning was that forward Carter Verhaeghe, who has been one of Florida's most consistent performers in each of their 3 straight runs to the SCF, left the skate early.
Fans were left in suspense this morning when star forward Carter Verhaeghe, caused some drama when he left practice early enough to cause the Oilers some grief before crucial Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Verhaeghe was seen delaying the Oilers' practice and taking his sweet time skating alone.
He has 20 points (7G, 13A) in 22 postseason games this year so far. While he only scored 20 goals in the regular season, down from his previous outputs of 42 and 34, he recently said that the team was feeling good about getting themselves prepared for the postseason where the real work begins.
It feels good; I think our whole group was kind of waiting for the postseason. It adds some juice and excitement. It feels good to get the win, but the job is not done yet.
The regular season, we have played a lot of games over the years. Some games are tough to get your mind right, get into the fight and the battle. I think it was good for our group to really push and challenge ourselves.
The regular season, we have played a lot of games over the years. Some games are tough to get your mind right, get into the fight and the battle. I think it was good for our group to really push and challenge ourselves.
Verhaeghe has 75 points (33G, 42A) in 91 career playoff games.
| POLL | ||
JUIN 17 | 387 ANSWERS Panthers Star Player Leaves Practice Early Ahead of Stanley Cup Clinching Game Will the Panthers wrap up the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday? | ||
| Yes | 329 | 85 % |
| No | 58 | 15 % |
| List of polls | ||
TRENDING NOW
