Disciplinary Action for Anton Lundell
In a disappointing outing against the Montreal Canadiens, the Florida Panthers’ center Anton Lundell faced disciplinary action, receiving a fine of $5,000 for a high-sticking penalty involving Alexandre Texier. This amount represents the highest penalty allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This marks the second fine of the season for Lundell, who previously encountered a similar situation during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on December 27.
Game Performance Overview
During the contest, which ended in a 6-2 defeat for the Panthers, Lundell was assessed a double minor penalty in the second period, although the Canadiens were unable to capitalize on the power play. In his nearly 20 minutes of play, Lundell registered no goals or assists, finishing the game with a minus-1 rating and five shots on goal.
Standout Performance by Texier
On the other side, Texier had a standout performance, netting a hat trick and ending with a plus-2 rating in just over 17 minutes of ice time. Lundell’s recent performance has been subpar, as he has not scored or assisted on a goal in his last four games, contributing to the Panthers’ struggles, which include just one win in their past outings.
Current Standings and Future Outlook
The Panthers are now facing challenges in the standings, positioned three points away from the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, while trailing eight points behind the third-place team in the Atlantic Division.
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