Florida Panthers: What’s holding them back from succeeding?

Goaltending

Goaltending hasn’t been the biggest concern, but don’t be mistaken, it’s still a concern! When both your net minders have a SV% of .880 (James Reimer) and .901 (Roberto Luongo), there should be some kind of alarm going off in your head. Good goaltenders don’t hold save percentages that low and simply keep their team’s in games no matter what.

There have definitely been goals given up that both goaltenders would love to have back, but there are other goals they just can’t possibly stop. Goaltending will definitely have to improve as the season goes on, but they’ll also need the help of the defense as well. The poor defending that has gone on has also been a reflection of poor goaltending.

If the defense can tidy up their act while the goaltenders do the same, then both should benefit in result. Good team’s often have two net minders who they can confidently rely on at any given time. The Florida Panthers need that going forward.