Detroit’s quick-strike offense snapped Florida’s winning momentum as former Cats goaltender Daniil Tarasov stood tall, thwarting a late third-period rally to secure a gritty road victory.
The Florida Panthers fell 5-3 to the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena, ending their hopes for a four-game winning streak. Detroit established control with early goals from Carter Mazur and Alex DeBrincat, while Florida answered with tallies from Sam Reinhart and Aaron Ekblad to keep the game tight through two periods.
Detroit took command early in the third period with goals from Justin Faulk and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard just 45 seconds apart. Florida cut the deficit to one courtesy of a late Sam Bennett goal, but former Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov held firm against Florida's final attack.
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