The Florida Panthers emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Sam Reinhart leading the charge with a goal and two assists. Anton Lundell also contributed with a goal and an assist, while Spencer Knight made 35 saves for the Panthers. This win marks the Panthers’ second consecutive victory.
On the Blue Jackets’ side, Cole Sillinger scored his first short-handed goal of his career, with additional goals from Sean Monahan and James van Riemsdyk. Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves in the losing effort for Columbus.
The game took place amidst pregame ceremonies dedicated to honoring the late Johnny Gaudreau, with his family present to witness a banner being raised in his memory. Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, tragically lost their lives in a bike accident in August.
Despite being outshot by the Blue Jackets, the Panthers managed to maintain their lead and secure the win. Reinhart’s impressive performance continues his strong start to the season with four goals and four assists in five games.
Looking ahead, the Panthers will face off against the Vancouver Canucks, while the Blue Jackets will take on the Buffalo Sabres in their next matchups. The game showcased both teams’ competitive spirit and determination to succeed in the ongoing NHL season.
