Panthers Bounce Back in Style
The Florida Panthers roared back from a tough loss with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night, electrifying fans at Crypto.com Arena. The win was fueled by a vintage performance from
Brad Marchand, who netted two goals, and a milestone birthday goal from
Sam Reinhart, who celebrated turning 30 in style.
Veteran Stars Shine in Historic First Period
The opening period was a showcase for NHL veterans. After Sam Bennett put Florida ahead just two minutes in, Kings captain
Anze Kopitar—in his 20th NHL season—tied it up on the power play. Moments later, Corey Perry, now with his seventh NHL team, gave LA a brief lead with a breakaway goal. Marchand responded by stealing the puck behind the Kings’ net and scoring, capping a wild first period that saw three players aged 37 or older score—a first in NHL history.
Reinhart’s Birthday Heroics
With the game tied 2-2 after the first, Reinhart seized the spotlight in the second period. He pounced on a rebound in the slot, firing home his seventh goal of the season and his fifth in six games, giving the Panthers a lead they would not relinquish.
Panthers Pull Away in the Third
Florida’s penalty kill delivered a dagger early in the third when
Anton Lundell scored a short-handed goal after a Kings turnover. Marchand added his second of the night minutes later, capitalizing on another LA mistake to seal the win.
Goaltender
Sergei Bobrovsky was sharp, stopping 24 shots and anchoring the Panthers’ defense as they notched their first win of a four-game West Coast road trip.
Kings’ Home Woes Continue
The Kings, who were the NHL’s best home team last season, have struggled mightily at Crypto.com Arena this year, falling to 1-4-2 at home. Despite strong efforts from Kopitar and Perry, LA has now lost three of its last four games.
What’s Next?
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Panthers: Continue their road trip in San Jose on Saturday.
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Kings: Begin a six-game road swing in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Takeaways and Implications
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Florida’s veterans are stepping up when it matters, with Marchand and Reinhart leading the charge.
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LA’s home struggles are becoming a storyline, raising questions about their early-season form.
- The Panthers, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, showed resilience after a blowout loss, reminding the league they’re still a force to be reckoned with.
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