SUNRISE, Fla. – Despite making good progress as they work through some early-season adjustments, the Florida Panthers didn’t come away with any points in a 5-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday.

In defeat, the Panthers led 37-16 in shots on goal and 39-17 in scoring chances.

“They just seemed to capitalize on their opportunities,” said forward Brad Marchand, who led the Panthers with two goals. “We controlled from after the first period on. We really controlled that game. It just seemed like every time we pushed, they’d make one play.”

On the power play, the Penguins opened the scoring when ageless wonder Sidney Crosby buried a one-timer from the left circle to make it 1-0 at 6:24 of the first period. In the midst of his 21 st season in the NHL, he’s s

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