Paul Maurice on the areas for improvement with the Panthers 2-0 down: "On the road, we scored four and scored three... We expect to win both of those games based on how we play"

Ahead of Game 3, Panthers coach Paul Maurice reflected on the significance of returning to home ice and how it can energize the team. He emphasized the importance of capitalizing on the crowd's support and managing pressure, highlighting that players should focus on composure, irrespective of being up or down in the series. Maurice noted that shared experiences from previous playoffs provide valuable lessons in resiliency, urging the team to concentrate on the immediate game situation over the broader series narrative.

You always feel good. We have been a good home team. You get a little action around the other team's net, and the crowd gives you that instant feedback.

As pressure mounts, whether a team is trying to close out or claw back, you just want to make sure you are not trying to hit a home run every time you touch the puck.

We have been through it, so that you have a shared experience. You can draw on it and be specific with it. We were down 2-1 in the Conference Final.

It is not the situation in the series that is really important to understand. It is actually the situation in the game, with the way the game can change.

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