Improving the pass rush has been a big offseason priority for the Carolina Panthers. One NFL analyst has the team tripling its efforts come the NFL draft.

The Florida Panthers lost an extremely frustrating game on Tuesday night in Montreal, allowing a tying goal with 8.4 seconds left before losing in overtime 3-2. From the opening puck drop, the game was dripping in playoff intensity.

Nick Suzuki scored his second of the game 29 seconds into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens came back for a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in the second game of a home-and-home on Tuesday night.

Carlo would know, having spent most of his career as a teammate with Marchand in Boston. Each was traded by the Bruins on the same day, Carlo to the Maple Leafs, Marchand to the Panthers.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.

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As announced on Tuesday morning, the Panthers have agreed to terms with running back Raheem Blackshear on a one-year deal. The 25-year-old became an unrestricted free agent earlier this offseason, after the team did not offer a tender.