Nothing seems to bother the Florida Panthers.

Set to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, the Panthers are without two of the NHL's biggest stars due to injuries -- Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk.

Even so, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions Panthers have made no excuses. In its season opener on Tuesday, Florida overcame an early deficit and defeated the visiting Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.

Two of Florida's goals were from bottom-six forwards A.J. Greer and Jesper Boqvist, who combined for just 18 goals last season.

However, that's typical of the Panthers under coach Paul Maurice. Every player on the roster competes hard and can skate, which is why the team is able to succeed even while stars are sidelined.

Greer said the key is remaining humble.

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