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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "For the first time ever, the Panthers will play a game against the new Utah Hockey Club, at their home in Salt Lake City, the Delta Center." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "They will meet a second time in Sunrise on March 28." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Hockey Club is enjoying a strong first season in Utah, at least in terms of team morale and fan support. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjE3OTM2NjIzMjQ4NDky/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It’s been a great experience so far for all involved, and while the play on the ice has room for improvement, there is plenty to be excited about with this non-expansion club." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Currently, Utah sits four points back of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "That’s largely due to their current down stretch in which Utah won just once in seven games (1-5-1). " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "It’s incredibly frustrating as Utah’s funk has come immediately after a seven-game points streak (6-0-1) that had the Hockey Club in the thick of the playoff race. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "There are several Panthers connections on Utah’s roster, including two of Florida’s former first round picks – Nick Bjugstad and Lawson Crouse – a former second round pick – Vladislav Kolyachonok – and last season’s penalty-killing specialist Kevin Stenlund." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As for Florida, they are hoping to bounce back from a tough loss on Monday night in Colorado. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The Panthers were playing without two of their top four defensemen, with both Aaron Ekblad and Niko Mikkola missing the game with injuries. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Both were seen on the ice prior to the game and there is hope that one or both will be able to play in Utah. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Here are Florida’s projected lines and pairings ahead of Wednesday’s matchup in Utah: " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Evan Rodrigues – Sasha Barkov – Sam Reinhart " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Eetu Luostarinen – Sam Bennett – Matthew Tkachuk" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Carter Verhaeghe – Anton Lundell – Jesper Boqvist" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "A.J. 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Panthers in Salt Lake City for first ever game against Utah Hockey Club