Anton Lundell just became a legend for the Florida Panthers, scoring his second goal of the night with only 2:40 left on the clock to cap off an absolutely insane comeback from three goals down, giving them a 5-4 win over the Detroit Red Wings. This wasn’t just any win, either. This was the Panthers’ biggest comeback of the season, a complete flip-the-script moment that left Detroit fans absolutely stunned.
Detroit Thought They Had It in the Bag
For most of the game, it looked like the Red Wings had this one locked up. Sam Reinhart actually got the Panthers on the board first, 3:52 into the game, with his 200th goal for Florida to make it 1-0. But then, Detroit went on a monstrous 4-0 run. That’s only the third time all season they’ve managed a run like that, and honestly, you figured it was game over. Andreas Englund got his first goal in over two years, since way back on October 17, 2024, and his first in 85 games on U.S. soil. Marco Kasper then pushed the lead to 4-1 just past the midpoint of the second period, prompting some well-deserved boos from the impatient home crowd. Moritz Seider had two assists in that run, and it felt like the Panthers were done. But those who stuck around? Oh man, were they rewarded. Gustav Forsling scored with just 18 seconds left in the second period, shrinking Detroit’s lead to 4-2. It felt like a flicker of hope.
Lundell Said “Not Tonight, Folks”
That flicker turned into a roaring fire in the third period. Lundell kicked things off with his first goal of the night, just 2:32 into the third, suddenly making it a one-goal game at 4-3. The momentum was palpable. Then, Lars Eller tied it up with 3:31 remaining, sending the place absolutely wild. But the Panthers weren’t done. Less than a minute later, with 2:40 left on the clock, Anton Lundell ripped his second goal of the night, the game-winner, and completed the comeback. Carter Verhaeghe had three assists on the night, setting up goal after goal, but Lundell was the hero. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.
What a brutal night for the Red Wings. They just lost their fifth straight game, and they’ll try to break that skid when they head to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning on Saturday night. For the Panthers, this is exactly what they needed. They finally snagged a point against a divisional rival, now sitting at 1-4-0 in the Atlantic, and they’ll look to keep that momentum rolling when they hit the ice against St. Louis on Saturday. You gotta love hockey when it’s like this!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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