Panthers Top Jets 2-1 in Shootout

In Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Florida Panthers secured a 2-1 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night at Canada Life Centre, snapping a three-game road losing streak against their former coach's team. Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart scored in the shootout for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, while Winnipeg's Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele were stopped by goaltender Daniil Tarasov.

The game remained scoreless through a low-scoring first period, with Florida outshooting Winnipeg 6-5. The Jets earned the period's only power play when Evan Rodrigues was penalized for tripping with 6:12 remaining, but Alex Iafallo's hooking infraction 40 seconds in nullified the advantage. Neither team generated much offense early, though Scheifele missed a shorthanded breakaway chance, and A.J. Greer was denied on a partial break for the Panthers.

Florida broke the deadlock in the second period at 18:49, capitalizing on a scramble draw after Winnipeg iced the puck. Matthew Tkachuk controlled the puck and fed Sam Bennett in the slot for a one-timer that beat Connor Hellebuyck high over his left shoulder, marking Bennett's 18th goal of the season. The Panthers held a 7-5...