Florida Panthers Defeat Hurricanes 6-3

The Florida Panthers secured a 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, showcasing their strong offensive and defensive capabilities. After an early goal by Jesper Boqvist, the Hurricanes tied the game with a power-play score from Seth Jarvis. The Panthers regained control with goals from Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe, ultimately leading 6-3 after a late empty-netter from Sam Bennett. Aaron Ekblad played a pivotal role, contributing two assists and marking his 700th NHL game. Despite the Hurricanes' efforts, including goals from Jarvis, Walker, and Robinson, they struggled to maintain offensive pressure, especially in the third period. The victory marks Florida's second straight win following a four-game losing streak, improving their league-leading short-handed goal tally to seven this season.