Overview
- The corrected final was 7-0 after Jesper Boqvist’s third-period goal was overturned about 15 minutes later due to Mikkola’s prior game misconduct.
- Off-ice officials determined Mikkola was ineligible and Florida was assessed a bench minor once the error was caught.
- The game produced 64 penalties for 312 minutes, including 13 game misconducts, and the Panthers had 17 power-play opportunities.
- Tampa Bay’s Scott Sabourin dropped Aaron Ekblad with an early hit; Ekblad did not return and will be evaluated Sunday, coach Paul Maurice said.
- The rivalry flared after another penalty-heavy meeting two nights earlier, focusing attention on game management and discipline in these matchups.