Lundell’s Late Goal Secures Panthers’ 4-3 Win Over Mammoth for Third Straight Victory

The Florida Panthers secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night, thanks to Anton Lundell’s late goal with just 50.8 seconds remaining. This win marks the Panthers’ third consecutive triumph and improves their recent record to 3-0-1 over the last four games.

Utah initially took the lead when Dylan Guenther scored in the first period at 11:23. However, the Panthers battled back quickly, with Carter Verhaeghe tying the game for Florida with 43 seconds left in the opening frame. Sam Bennett then contributed two goals and an assist, extending his impressive streak to seven points in the past three games. Verhaeghe continued his hot run by adding a goal and assist, maintaining his seven-game point streak.

The momentum swung multiple times throughout the match. After Bennett put Florida ahead 3-1 early in the second period, Utah responded with two quick goals. Guenther notched his second goal just 13 seconds later, followed by Jack McBain’s equalizer at 5:23. The game remained tied at 3-3 until Lundell’s decisive goal gave the Panthers the lead for good.

Utah’s offensive efforts relied heavily on Guenther, who now has 13 goals on the season, and McBain’s key score. John Marino assisted twice for Utah but couldn’t help prevent the third straight loss for the Mammoth. On the defensive end, Panthers’ goalie Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots, while Utah’s Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves to keep the game competitive.

Key Player Performances:

1. Anton Lundell – Game-winning goal with under a minute left
2. Sam Bennett – Two goals and one assist, totaling seven points over three games
3. Carter Verhaeghe – One goal, one assist, continuing a seven-game point streak
4. Dylan Guenther – Two goals for the Mammoth, including the opening score
5. Jack McBain – Second goal for Utah, tying the game

Florida Panthers are now preparing for their next road game against Colorado, while the Utah Mammoth will look to bounce back at home against Seattle. The Panthers’ resilience and strong individual performances underline their momentum as they continue their road trip.