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Carter Verhaeghe scores 2 goals and Panthers extend Jets’ slide to 6 games with 5-1 win

The Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Tuesday night behind two goals from Carter Verhaeghe and four assists from Matthew Tkachuk, extending Winnipeg's losing streak to six games.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:42 AM
Carter Verhaeghe scores 2 goals and Panthers extend Jets’ slide to 6 games with 5-1 win
Key Things to Know
  • The Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1, handing Winnipeg its sixth consecutive loss.
  • Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals, while Matthew Tkachuk recorded four assists for Florida.
  • Florida went 3 for 5 on the power play, receiving additional goals from Brady Tkachuk, Niko Mikkola, and Sam Reinhart.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals and Matthew Tkachuk contributed four assists as the Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 on Tuesday night. The victory extended Winnipeg's losing streak to six games, while Florida finished their four-game road trip by winning the final two contests.

Brady Tkachuk recorded a goal and two assists, while Niko Mikkola and Sam Reinhart also scored for the Panthers. Florida capitalized by going 3 for 5 on the power play, backed by Akira Schmid's 24 saves. Adam Lowry scored the lone goal for the Jets.

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