Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano scored first-period goals, but the Ducks could not keep up with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers tonight in a 5-2 loss at Honda Center. NHL GAMECENT

Jacob Trouba: Trouba's nonchalance in his end contributed to the Panthers' third goal where he misread the opposing forecheck, turned the puck over to the F2, and screened Dostal on the ensuing shot from Carter Verhaeghe.

The Florida Panthers will kick off their four-game road trip over to the West Coast with a rematch against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Tuesday. Leaving home in a good spot, Florida sits second in the Atlantic Division at 27-17-3.