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Panthers’ Claws and Flaws: Lars Eller saves the day in wild win over Blackhawks

Lars Eller scored the game-winner as the Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 despite another penalty-filled afternoon.

By Ryan Gagne · The Rat Trick

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:26 PM

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Lars Eller scored the late game-winning goal as the Florida Panthers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
Sandis Vilmanis scored his first goal of the season alongside a goal from Matthew Tkachuk.
Goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 19 shots to register a .905 save percentage in the victory.

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Lars Eller scored a late game-winning goal to lift the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center. Matthew Tkachuk and Sandis Vilmanis also scored for Florida, helping the Panthers snap their road losing streak. Florida's penalty-killing unit successfully navigated seven Chicago power plays during the contest.

Goaltender Akira Schmid made 19 saves to secure the win after conceding an early opening goal. Ryan Gagne highlights the Panthers' continued penalty trouble and undisciplined play as an ongoing concern, while praising the team's depth scoring before they head to Canada to face the Winnipeg Jets.

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