The season got off to a good start for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who went 3-0-0 on their initial homestand.

It's been a tougher start to the road portion of their schedule, with a pair of losses to kick off a four-game trip.

The Panthers will look to get back on track when they face New Jersey on Thursday in the Devils' home opener at Newark, N.J.

Florida is coming off a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday after opening the trip with a 5-2 setback against the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. The Panthers will conclude their trip on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres.

"I liked our start (Wednesday) better than our last game," Florida coach Paul Maurice said. "A little slow sometimes getting the puck off our stick. We had an awful lot blocked

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