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Panthers Defense Needs to Rebound | Florida Panthers News
The Florida Panthers’ top defense duo, Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad, struggled mightily last season, surrendering more goals than they scored—marking a sharp decline from their past dominance. A combination of injuries, playoff fatigue, and lackluster performances in low-stakes games contributed to their woes. Their expected goals percentage plummeted from nearly 59% to just over 50%, revealing diminished control over play even when healthy. The absence of star defenseman Aleksander Barkov—who anchors the defense by neutralizing opponents’ best players—exacerbated the issue, while…
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