“I didn’t even see it go in,” Verhaeghe said of the strange score.
This early in the season, you’ll take goals – and points – any way you can get them.
After an epic homecoming, everyone is now just looking forward to the flight home.
“Everybody just wants to go home,” Maurice smiled. “You end up building your road endurance over the course of the year, but the first road trip, especially when it’s as long as this one, everyone just wants to go home.”
THEY SAID IT
“I left [Boston] and I turned the page, and I found something truly special again that I’m very proud and blessed to be a part of. … I’m so grateful to be in this dressing room with this group. I built something special with every guy in this room last year.” – Brad Marchand
“He (Mackie Samoskevich) is so skilled. He has a nose for the net. He goes to the right spots and shoot the puck so well. Every game, he seems to be getting better.” – Carter Verhaeghe
CATS STATS
– Carter Verhaeghe (59:34) scored the latest game-winning goal for the Panthers since Feb. 6, 2025.
– Sam Bennett won a team-high 11 faceoffs.
– Niko Mikkola blocked a team-high three shots.
– Eetu Luostarinen and Mackie Samoskevich each had three shots on goal.
– The Panthers led 10-8 in high-danger shot attempts at 5-on-5.
– Sergei Bobrovsky made six high-danger saves, per NaturalStatTrick.com.
WHAT’S NEXT?
We’re heading home!
Kicking off a four-game homestand, the Panthers will host Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
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