In a thrilling matchup, the Florida Panthers edged out the New Jersey Devils with a 2-1 victory, highlighted by Anton Lundell's shootout winner and Spencer Knight's stellar goaltending performance, stopping 26 shots. The game unfolded with a scoreless first two periods, leading to a tense third where Jesper Boqvist opened the scoring for Florida early on. The Devils responded with a tying goal from captain Nico Hischier, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.

With this win, Florida's Panthers broke a two-game losing streak and inch closer to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division standings. The Devils, while coming off a recent overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, faced a tough challenge as they saw their home winning streak snapped. Both teams now shift their focus to upcoming games, with the Devils set to face the Maple Leafs and the Panthers hosting the Detroit Red Wings.