Winnipeg Jets Rally Late in Third Period to Stun Florida Panthers
Mark Scheifele and Cole Perfetti scored third-period goals as the Winnipeg Jets overcame a deficit to defeat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena. Trailing 1-0 entering the final frame, the Jets capitalized on limited opportunities to hand Florida its third consecutive loss.
Scheifele netted the game-winner with just 4:14 remaining in regulation, chipping a pass from Kyle Connor past Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The goal completed a comeback that began when Perfetti tied the contest with 11:26 left on the clock, knocking in a rebound created by Gabriel Vilardi’s drive to the net. Goaltender Eric Comrie anchored the victory for Winnipeg, making 27 saves, including a crucial stop on Matthew Tkachuk in the final minute.
Despite the result, the Panthers largely controlled the game’s early stages. Eetu Luostarinen opened the scoring in the first period, and Florida appeared poised to extend its dominant record when leading after forty minutes. Entering the game, the Panthers were 17-0-1 when ahead after two periods, while the Jets held a dismal 1-18-2 record when trailing at the second intermission. Florida’s inability to close out the game was compounded by a depleted lineup, with key forwards Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand, and Anton Lundell all sidelined due to injury.
The loss marks a significant stumble for the Panthers, who have now dropped three straight games and sit eight points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Conversely, the win provides a morale boost for Winnipeg, who managed to secure two points despite generating only five shots on goal during the decisive third period.
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