The Panthers were the highest-scoring team in the NHL last season averaging 4.1 goals. The Flyers were a bottom-six defensive team last season. The Flyers are dealing with multiple defensive injuries as Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam Atkinson and Ryan Ellis all missed the Flyers' last game.

Florida also has a cluster injury problem defensively with Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour and Matt Kiersted all nursing injuries. The Flyers have scored 11 goals in three games this season.