The Florida Panthers secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild in overtime, thanks to Brad Marchand's decisive goal. The Panthers' third straight road win improves their record to 5-2 in their last seven outings.
Marchand scored twice, including the game-winner three minutes into overtime, while Sam Reinhart added a goal and assist to his tally of 25 for the season. This marks the sixth consecutive year he's reached this milestone, demonstrating the consistency of the Panthers' top scorer.
In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky proved clutch, stopping 18 shots to secure his 207th career road win and move into third place on the NHL list behind only Martin Brodeur and Marc-Andre Fleury. The veteran goalie began the day tied with Ed Belfour, solidifying his reputation as a reliable presence between the pipes.
For the Wild, Kirill Kaprizov continued his impressive form, notching a goal and assist to extend his points streak to five games. His teammate Matt Boldy also contributed, scoring twice in his first game back from an upper-body injury. However, it was Marchand's second tally that ultimately proved decisive, set up by Carter Verhaeghe on a 2-on-1 break.
The Panthers' victory marked their 15th win this season in games decided by one goal, while the Wild fell to 9-2-4 in their last 13 outings. The game also saw Minnesota's John Hynes reach a coaching milestone, becoming the NHL's fourth U.S.-born coach to reach 800 career wins.
Marchand scored twice, including the game-winner three minutes into overtime, while Sam Reinhart added a goal and assist to his tally of 25 for the season. This marks the sixth consecutive year he's reached this milestone, demonstrating the consistency of the Panthers' top scorer.
In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky proved clutch, stopping 18 shots to secure his 207th career road win and move into third place on the NHL list behind only Martin Brodeur and Marc-Andre Fleury. The veteran goalie began the day tied with Ed Belfour, solidifying his reputation as a reliable presence between the pipes.
For the Wild, Kirill Kaprizov continued his impressive form, notching a goal and assist to extend his points streak to five games. His teammate Matt Boldy also contributed, scoring twice in his first game back from an upper-body injury. However, it was Marchand's second tally that ultimately proved decisive, set up by Carter Verhaeghe on a 2-on-1 break.
The Panthers' victory marked their 15th win this season in games decided by one goal, while the Wild fell to 9-2-4 in their last 13 outings. The game also saw Minnesota's John Hynes reach a coaching milestone, becoming the NHL's fourth U.S.-born coach to reach 800 career wins.
. One minute they're crushing it, and the next, they're getting embarrassed by like 3 goals 
. And don't even get me started on their goalies... Sergei Bobrovsky can have all the career wins he wants, but when it counts most, his team is still gonna find a way to blow it 
. And what's up with Marchand? He's like the savior of the Panthers or something 
, always popping up with these clutch goals at the worst possible times. I swear, if he doesn't retire next season, I'm gonna lose my mind 
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! 25 goals and counting, it's crazy how consistent he's been all season long 
. And can we talk about Sergei Bobrovsky for a sec? 207 road wins and still going strong 
. He's like the ultimate goalie vet, always coming through in clutch situations.
. 9-2-4 in their last 13 games is no joke. You gotta wonder what's going on behind the scenes 
. And poor Kirill Kaprizov, he just can't seem to lose 
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. That's what I'm talking about! The Panthers are looking solid too, 15 wins this season in games decided by one goal is impressive 
. And John Hynes becoming the 4th U.S.-born coach to reach 800 career wins? that's wild 
️ I'm not saying Sergei Bobrovsky is old, but I heard he just turned 40... in goalie years, that's like being 12! 
Anyway, his record road win was pretty clutch (see what I did there?). And can we talk about Brad Marchand for a sec? Dude's on fire! 25 goals and counting, and his overtime winner is basically like the NHL's answer to "Resurrection" music. 
Sam Reinhart's also on pace to make it six seasons in a row with 25+ points – that's some consistency, folks! And did you see Kirill Kaprizov's goal? That guy's on a hot streak... literally 
. I'm not saying Bobrovsky was bad or anything, but if Marchand keeps scoring like this, it's gonna get old fast 
. And what's up with Reinhart? 25 points for the season already? Is that even normal? He's basically a one-man show over there... 
... because it's been going for six years straight now 
, still clutching it up at 37 
. And can we talk about the Wild's inconsistency? Like, one game they're on fire, next they're getting torched 
... who wouldn't want to be in his shoes 
. Anyways, Panthers fans must be thrilled with this W 
Omg what a finish!!! Brad Marchand is on 
. And Sam Reinhart is still killing it this season, 25 points already! 
just watched that insane Florida Panthers vs Minnesota Wild game and I'm still reeling from it! Brad Marchand is on FIRE 
. And can we talk about Sergei Bobrovsky? 
, racking up that 207th road win and moving into third place on the NHL list! The Panthers' top scorer is consistently delivering 
, extending his points streak to five games. Overall, what a game - so many thrills and spills! 