In a thrilling night of NHL action, the Florida Panthers outlasted the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime, while the Vegas Golden Knights took a series lead over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Panthers and Maple Leafs battled it out in a back-and-forth game that saw both teams take leads throughout the night. However, it was Florida who ultimately came out on top, thanks to a game-winning goal from Jonathan Huberdeau in overtime.
Huberdeau’s goal was his second of the night and his 20th of the season, making him the first Panther to reach the 20-goal mark this season. The win also marked Florida’s fourth straight victory and moved them into second place in the Central Division.
Meanwhile, in Edmonton, the Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the Oilers with a 3-2 victory. Vegas got off to a hot start, scoring two goals in the first period, including one from superstar forward Mark Stone.
Edmonton fought back in the second period, with goals from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Alex Chiasson, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Vegas’ early lead. The Golden Knights held on for the win, thanks in large part to a stellar performance from goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who made 22 saves on the night.
The win puts Vegas in a strong position heading into Game 4 of the series, which will take place on Sunday. With a victory, the Golden Knights would take a commanding 3-1 lead and be just one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.
Overall, it was an exciting night of NHL action that saw two teams come out on top in thrilling fashion. With the playoffs heating up, fans can expect more intense and exciting games in the coming days and weeks as teams battle it out for a chance to lift the Stanley Cup.
