The assist gave Tkachuk his first points after missing the first 47 games of the season.
Head coach Paul Maurice said of the goal, “It was an unbelievable shot.” “These two have been playing together for a while and have done some good things.”
The score was tied at 1-1 in the third period, and Cole Perfetti scored on a backhander at the 5:24 mark, making it 4-on-4.
Thursday’s tilt, the only goal of the period, sent overtime.
Chances were exchanged in extra time, but neither team could break through and the game went to a shootout.
After making 17 saves in the game, Tarasov made two more stops in the penalty shootout, with Anton Randell and Sam Reinhart finding the net to secure the victory.
“Talley played unbelievable,” Bennett said. “It’s a big win in a game we needed.”
they said it
“Both teams were about right from a defensive structure point of view.” – Paul Maurice on the defense of the game
“He’s a very young and skilled player. I think he has a bright future in this league and it was an honor to play with him.” – Cole Schwindt on Sandis Virmanis
cat statistics
– The Panthers did not allow more than seven shots in any period.
– Sam Bennett led the way with a time of 21 minutes and 42 seconds on the ice.
– Evan Rodriguez took 5 shots.
-AJ Grier had 4 hits.
– Tobias Bjornfot blocks two shots
What’s next?
Next stop is Minnesota.
The Panthers continue their three-game road trip against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 9 p.m. ET at the Grand Casino Arena.
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