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Tkachuk's Late Goal Lifts Panthers Over Kings
7 Oct
Summary
- Matthew Tkachuk scored the game-winning goal with less than nine minutes left.
- Florida Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Tuesday night.
- Brad Marchand sustained a left leg injury late in the third period.
Matthew Tkachuk scored late in the third period to give the Florida Panthers a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night. This win marked the Panthers' first regulation win of the season, as their initial three games had all gone into overtime.
Alex Laferriere put the Kings ahead late in the first period, but Seth Jones tied the game in the second period for Florida. The Panthers managed to kill a lengthy two-man disadvantage power play before Jones scored.
The Panthers' victory was overshadowed by a left leg injury sustained by Brad Marchand in the final minute of the game. The severity of Marchand's injury is not yet known. The Kings remain winless this season after dropping their home opener.
