Panthers' Day 1 Olympic Report Card
Florida's contingent hits the ice on opening day with Finns Lundell, Luostarinen and Mikkola facing a shocking Slovak upset, while Forsling shines for Sweden in a rout of Italy. The Panthers lead the NHL with 10 players and five staff in Milano Cortina, and front offices back home watch every shift for clues on international form translating to playoff grind.
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