Lundell Scores Shootout Winner as Panthers Down Devils 2-1
Florida’s Anton Lundell Scores the Deciding Goal in the Shootout
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner and Spencer Knight made 26 saves as the Florida Panthers downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Shootout Winner Secures the Win
After Florida’s Aleksander Barkov and New Jersey’s Paul Cotter traded goals to start the shootout, Lundell beat Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom in the third round to end New Jersey’s six-game home winning streak.
Third Period Goal Ties the Game
Following two scoreless periods, Jesper Boqvist gave Florida a 1-0 lead 41 seconds into the third with his 10th goal of the season. Boqvist played four seasons with the Devils after he was drafted by New Jersey in 2017. Carter Verhaeghe and Nate Schmidt assisted.
Devils Captain Ties the Game
Devils captain Nico Hischier tied the contest at 2:27 of the third with his 20th goal with assists to Nathan Bastian and Timo Meier.
Goalies Shine in the Game
Markstrom made 27 saves, while Knight made 26 saves for the Panthers.
Takeaways
* Devils: New Jersey is 19-10-3 since a 3-0 loss at Calgary on Nov. 1.
* Panthers: Won for the first time this season against the Devils after losing twice to New Jersey at home in November.
Key Moment
Knight denied Hischier with just under eight minutes left in the third period to keep the game tied at 1.
Key Stats
* Hischier has reached the 20-goal mark in four straight seasons and five times overall since the Devils chose him first overall in the 2017 draft.
Up Next
* Devils: Visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
* Panthers: Host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Conclusion
The Florida Panthers secured a crucial win over the New Jersey Devils, with Anton Lundell scoring the shootout winner. The Panthers’ victory moves them a point behind Toronto in the Atlantic Division.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the shootout winner for the Panthers?
A: Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner for the Panthers.
Q: Who made 26 saves for the Panthers?
A: Spencer Knight made 26 saves for the Panthers.
Q: Who tied the game for the Devils?
A: Nico Hischier tied the game for the Devils with his 20th goal of the season.
