Paul Maurice, in his usual self-deprecating way, tried to deflect the big news that came out prior to the Florida Panthers’ 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday that he signed a multi-year extension with the team. “I’m just thankful, and hopeful, I guess, that the ink dried on that thing,’’ Maurice said postgame after the loss.

Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson continued his sizzling start to the season by making 24 saves, Jake Middleton tied a career-best with three assists.