PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Florida Panthers had a thrilling 7-5 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, thanks to Sam Reinhart's go-ahead power-play goal with 1 minute and 59 seconds remaining in the game.
The Panthers' victory was far from a straightforward one. Having dominated the game with a three-goal lead, it seemed like the home team would walk away with a convincing win. However, Flyers' persistence almost turned the tide, threatening a comeback that would ultimately prove too little, too late.
Reinhart's goal came as a much-needed respite for the Panthers, and it should serve as an entertaining talking point in the ongoing NHL season. It wasn't always pretty, and both teams would likely admit to having defensive lapses. But when it mattered, Reinhart stepped up and made the difference.
Although their big lead was neutralized at one point in the third period, it's a testament to Florida's resilience and ability to hang in there that they could score the crucial late goal to seal their hard-fought victory over Philadelphia.