Panthers Beat Sharks 3-1, Tkachuk Scores Twice
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored twice for his fourth consecutive multi-point game, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots in his return to the lineup and the Florida Panthers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Saturday night.
Game Summary
Tkachuk’s goals were his 10th and 11th of the season, and he has now had multiple points in four straight games, his second such streak since joining the Panthers. Aleksander Barkov also scored for Florida, which is 5-0-1 in its last six games. Bobrovsky was back after missing the Panthers’ two-game trip earlier in the week while he and his wife await the birth of a child.
Key Moments
- San Jose’s Luke Kunin went in alone, short-handed, with about eight minutes left. Bobrovsky made the save on the glove side with no problem, protecting a 3-0 lead.
- Tkachuk had five goals in October and November combined. He has five in the first week of December alone.
Statistical Highlights
- The win was No. 408 of Bobrovsky’s career, breaking a tie with Glenn Hall for 11th-most in NHL history.
- Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 50 shots for the Sharks, the third time in his career that he’s made that many saves.
- The Panthers finished with 53 shots, their highest shot output of the season.
Takeaways
- Sharks: San Jose probably couldn’t wait to get out of Florida. This visit to the Sunshine State — which started with an 8-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Thursday — was the fifth time in team history that the Sharks went 0-2-0 in the state.
- Panthers: It was, by far, Florida’s highest shot output of the season.
Up Next
- San Jose’s six-game road trip continues at Carolina on Tuesday. The Panthers start a five-game road trip Tuesday in Seattle; they will visit Edmonton in a Stanley Cup Final rematch as part of the trip on Dec. 16.
Conclusion
The Panthers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with Tkachuk leading the way. Bobrovsky’s return to the lineup was a welcome sight, and the team’s high shot output was a testament to their dominance on the ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many goals has Matthew Tkachuk scored this season?
A: Tkachuk has scored 11 goals this season.
Q: How many shots did the Panthers finish with?
A: The Panthers finished with 53 shots, their highest shot output of the season.
Q: Who made the save on the glove side with no problem, protecting a 3-0 lead?
A: Sergei Bobrovsky made the save on the glove side with no problem, protecting a 3-0 lead.
