Panthers’ Brad Marchand unveils mindset after netting OT winner vs. Maple Leafs

After the game, the veteran forward spoke with the media. Marchand is certainly no stranger to the postseason, as well as postseason overtime games. And that experience came into play when picking out his shot on Friday night. “In overtime, there’s no bad shot you can put on the net,” the Panthers star said, via The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.

Evidently, his strategy paid off in spades. His shot took a bounce into the goal and won the game for Florida. Bouncing pucks were a bit of a common theme in Game 3, as well. Morgan Rielly knocked a puck into the Maple Leafs net in the first period. And Toronto scored a goal on a deflection off Gustav Forsling’s glove.

The Panthers certainly won’t complain about the bounces. Especially when they benefit them in the end. Florida needed a spark in this series, which became even more necessary after falling behind 2-0 in the first. They got that spark through one of the more experienced players on the roster. And they have a chance to truly swing momentum in their direction in Game 4 on Sunday night.