Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere finally played against his hometown Florida Panthers on Saturday night .
Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere last season became the first born - and - raised South Floridian to appear in an NHL game .
Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere , who last season became the first born - and - raised South Floridian to appear in an NHL game , finally played against his hometown Florida Panthers on Saturday night .