The Florida Panthers secured their seventh consecutive victory by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in a thrilling shootout. Evan Rodrigues scored the deciding goal in the fifth round, while Sergei Bobrovsky made crucial saves in overtime to seal the win.
In regulation, Sam Bennett, Dmitry Kulikov, and Nate Schmidt found the back of the net for the Panthers. Rodrigues contributed with two assists before his shootout heroics. Bobrovsky’s performance earned him his 404th career win, moving him into 12th place on the all-time list ahead of Grant Fuhr.
On the other side, Anthony Richard, Joel Farabee, and Garnet Hathaway scored for the Flyers, with Scott Laughton providing two assists. Aleksander Barkov also scored in the shootout for the Panthers, while Owen Tippett responded for Philadelphia.
A key moment in the game was the Panthers’ decision to wear robes as their pregame arrival apparel for the fourth consecutive game. This tradition, stemming from a gift received during their trip to Finland, seems to be bringing luck as the team continues their winning streak.
The milestone 2,000th game as an NHL coach for Florida’s Paul Maurice was also a significant highlight. Maurice joins the legendary Scotty Bowman as the only coaches to reach this impressive milestone, including postseason games.
Looking ahead, the Flyers will host the San Jose Sharks on Monday, kicking off a stretch of six out of seven games at home. Meanwhile, the Panthers will face off against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in the first game of a two-game series.
Overall, the Panthers’ victory over the Flyers showcased their resilience and determination as they extended their winning streak. With strong performances from key players and exciting moments in the game, Florida continues to be a team to watch in the NHL.
