BUF @ FLA - 17:07 of the First Period

At 17:07 of the first period in the Sabres/Panthers game, a portion of the glass and boards in Florida's zone were dislodged as a result of a body check. On-ice officials decided to proceed directly to the first intermission under Rule 77.3, which states "If any unusual delay occurs within five (5) minutes of the end of the first or second periods, the Referee may order the next regular intermission to be taken immediately. The balance of the period will be completed on the resumption of play with the teams defending the same goals after which the teams will change ends and resume play of the ensuing period without delay." Therefore the remaining 2:53 of the first period will be played following the intermission, prior to the start of the second period.