"Like most teams in the National Hockey League, the Panthers are more comfortable playing with the lead and have been very successful in games in which they have scored first.

Of Florida's 24 wins, 17 have come when it takes the initial lead.

When the opponent scores first, well, the Panthers don't fare so well. Washington scored early in Tuesday's game and won 4-0, dropping Florida's record to 7-16-5 when the other team breaks the ice."