Panthers Edge Penguins 4-3 in Shootout Thrill

The Florida Panthers secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a shootout, with Aleksander Barkov scoring the decisive goal. Sam Reinhart led the Panthers with two goals, bringing his season total to 35, while Anton Lundell also contributed a goal that tied the game late in regulation. The Penguins initially took control with Bryan Rust scoring twice and Evgeni Malkin adding a power-play goal, giving Pittsburgh a 3-1 lead in the second period. However, Reinhart's second goal narrowed the gap, followed by Lundell's equalizer. The Panthers, who have been strong at home, improved their record to 11 wins in the last 12 games at home with this win, while the Penguins faced increased pressure on their playoff hopes. The loss left Pittsburgh seven points behind for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference as they continue their road trip.