Reinhart's Two Goals Propel Panthers Past Penguins in Shootout

In a thrilling comeback, the Florida Panthers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout on March 23, 2025. Sam Reinhart played a pivotal role, scoring two goals, including one on a power play, bringing his season total to 35 goals and 75 points. The Panthers initially fell behind 3-1 but rallied late in the third period, with Anton Lundell scoring the game-tying goal. Aleksander Barkov secured the win with a shootout goal, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped all three of Pittsburgh's attempts. This victory was crucial for Florida, maintaining their lead in the Atlantic Division as they look to solidify their playoff position. The Penguins, meanwhile, faced further challenges in their pursuit of a postseason spot, now seven points behind the wild-card position.