Panthers Rally to Beat Red Wings 4-1
Game Summary
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand got his first Florida goal to cap a three-goal second period, and the Panthers rallied to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night for their second consecutive win.
Mackie Samoskevich and Evan Rodrigues also scored in the second, and Aleksander Barkov scored with 5:57 left for the Panthers — getting to 20 goals for the 10th consecutive season.
Alex DeBrincat scored for Detroit, which fell to 6-13-1 in its last 20 games.
Coaching Milestone
The win was the 915th regular-season victory for Panthers coach Paul Maurice, breaking a tie with Barry Trotz for outright possession of third place on the NHL list.
Takeaways
Red Wings: DeBrincat’s goal was the 250th of his career and 63rd in two seasons with Detroit. He still has a chance to be Detroit’s first 40-goal scorer since Marian Hossa in 2008-09. Since then, 26 franchises have had at least one instance of someone scoring 40 goals.
Panthers: Aaron Ekblad (suspended until Game 3 of playoff Round 1) joined the team for morning skate Thursday, his first team work since being suspended 20 games without pay for violating the terms of the league’s Performance Enhancing Substances Program.
Key Moment
Marchand got a standing ovation from many in the crowd when his goal was announced.
Key Stat
Detroit led 1-0 after one period before Florida rallied. The Panthers were 0-5-1 in their last six games when they conceded the first goal, and 4-12-1 in their last 17 games when trailing after the first period.
Up Next
Detroit visits Tampa Bay on Friday, the second time this week the Lightning will host a team that played at Florida the previous night. Florida plays host to Buffalo on Saturday — and like Toronto did and Detroit will, the Sabres will also go to Tampa one day after playing in Sunrise.
Conclusion
The Panthers’ win marked a significant milestone for Coach Paul Maurice and showcased the team’s resilience in coming back from a first-period deficit. With the victory, the Panthers continue to push forward in the standings, while the Red Wings face another challenging outing against the Lightning.
FAQs
- Q: Who scored the first goal for the Panthers in the second period?
A: Mackie Samoskevich and Evan Rodrigues scored in the second period, with Brad Marchand capping it off. - Q: What milestone did Coach Paul Maurice achieve with the win?
A: Coach Paul Maurice achieved his 915th regular-season victory, breaking a tie with Barry Trotz for third place on the NHL list. - Q: Who scored for the Detroit Red Wings?
A: Alex DeBrincat scored for Detroit. - Q: What is next for the Panthers and Red Wings?
A: Detroit visits Tampa Bay on Friday, and Florida hosts Buffalo on Saturday. - Q: How many goals has Aleksander Barkov scored this season?
A: Aleksander Barkov has scored 20 goals this season, marking the 10th consecutive season he has achieved this milestone.
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