Panthers Defeat Golden Knights in Thrilling Matchup, 4-3
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Gustav Forsling got the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Florida Panthers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Saturday night.
Match Highlights
The game saw a back-and-forth battle between the last two Stanley Cup champions, with Sam Reinhart scoring a goal and adding two assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett and Eetu Luostarinen also scored for Florida, which got 23 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky.
Tanner Pearson had a goal and an assist for Vegas, which got goals from Brett Howden and Keegan Kolesar. Nicolas Roy had two assists for Vegas, which wasted three separate one-goal leads.
Takeaways
- Golden Knights: The Golden Knights were outshot 49-26 on the night and 21-6 from the start of the third period.
- Panthers: Florida extended its point streak to four games (3-0-1), all the while missing star forwards Aleksander Barkov (lower-body injury) and Matthew Tkachuk (illness). They had to play down one skater on Saturday due to an injury to Jonah Gadjovich and salary cap constraints.
Key Moment
Luostarinen tied the game up at 3-3 with 7:17 to go, potting home a feed from Reinhart after he collected the rebound of an Aaron Ekblad slap shot. Ekblad had two assists.
Key Stat
Reinhart has four goals and nine points during his five-game point streak.
Up Next
- The Golden Knights host the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
- The Panthers wrap up a three-game homestand against the Minnesota Wild.
Conclusion
In a thrilling matchup between the last two Stanley Cup winners, the Florida Panthers emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The game saw plenty of back-and-forth action, with the Panthers ultimately coming out on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who scored the winning goal for the Panthers?
A: Gustav Forsling scored the winning goal with 16.2 seconds remaining in overtime.
Q: Who else scored for the Panthers?
A: Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, and Eetu Luostarinen also scored for the Panthers.
Q: How many shots did the Panthers take on the night?
A: The Panthers took 49 shots on the night.
Q: Who got 23 saves for the Panthers?
A: Sergei Bobrovsky got 23 saves for the Panthers.
