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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He played 10:34 over 17 shifts against the Stars, including 43 seconds of power play time on Florida’s second unit, with Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Vladimir Tarasenko and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He finished with one shot on goal, three hits and an even plus-minus rating. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjE3OTM2NjIzMjQ4NDky/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Looking into some of Tuesday’s advanced stats, Okposo’s line with Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen did fairly well. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They held a slight advantage in terms of shot attempts while at even strength, but actual shots were 6-2 in Florida’s favor when the Lundy line was on the ice. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“I liked it,” Maurice said of Okposo’s Panthers debut. “He’s just a smart, cagey veteran. He made a lot of smart plays.”" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "There may have been more ice time for Okposo had the game seen more play at even strength. Between Florida and Dallas, there were a total of nine power play opportunities on Tuesday. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Even while off the ice, the veteran and former captain found ways to remain engaged in the game and with his teammates. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "“I like what he says on the bench,” Maurice said. “He's very aware of what's going on. 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Kyle Okposo praised for making 'smart plays' during Florida Panthers debut