In an exciting matchup on Monday night, the Florida Panthers triumphed over the New York Rangers with a score of 5-3, thanks to Jesper Boqvist's two goals, including a pivotal go-ahead goal in the third period. The Panthers displayed a strong offensive performance, with contributions from Eetu Luostarinen, Aleksander Barkov, and Mackie Samoskevich, while Uvis Balinskis provided two assists. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was instrumental in the victory, making 33 saves throughout the game.
The Panthers took the lead in the second period when Boqvist capitalized on a loose puck, scoring as Rangers' goalie Igor Shesterkin struggled to regain position. However, the Rangers fought back, with Chris Kreider tying the game early in the third period with a power-play goal. New York's Filip Chytil and Ryan Lindgren also found the net, but it was not enough to secure a win. Shesterkin recorded 21 saves, while Adam Fox continued to impress with his 27th assist of the season.
In other NHL action, the Winnipeg Jets secured a solid 3-0 victory over the Nashville Predators, extending their winning streak to four games. Gabriel Vilardi shone with two power-play goals in the third period, while Connor Hellebuyck achieved his fifth shutout of the season. The Jets have shown resilience, bouncing back from a four-game losing streak to improve their record significantly.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Kraken defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-2, with a strong third-period performance that included three goals. Jaden Schwartz, Matty Beniers, and Jared McCann all contributed to the scoring surge, while goaltender Phillip Grubauer made 28 saves, showcasing the Kraken's depth and determination.