In a thrilling match, the Florida Panthers triumphed over the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 3-2 shootout victory at home. Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell were the key players in the shootout, sealing the win for Florida after Matthew Tkachuk's power-play goal and Gustav Forsling's earlier strike had set the stage. Spencer Knight was crucial in net, stopping 29 shots and denying both Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby during the shootout.
Pittsburgh's late-game heroics saw Rakell equalize with just 39.9 seconds left in regulation while Sidney Crosby also contributed a goal. Tristan Jarry's performance in goal saw him make 31 saves, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
In other NHL action, the St. Louis Blues dominated the Ottawa Senators 4-0, with Brandon Saad achieving a hat trick and Jordan Binnington earning a shutout. The Chicago Blackhawks ended their five-game losing streak by defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2, highlighted by Nick Foligno's two goals. The Edmonton Oilers edged the Anaheim Ducks 3-2, thanks to Leon Draisaitl's late game-winner, while the Nashville Predators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 3-0, with Juuse Saros earning his fourth shutout of the season.
