Epic Rally On Ice 👀

04/06/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Panthers Overcome 4-Goal Deficit to Top Maple Leafs in OT Thriller (7-6, OT)

The Maple Leafs jumped out to a massive lead over the Panthers on Tuesday in what looked to be a streak-snapping loss for Florida. Auston Matthews — fresh off a hat trick — dished out three assists en route to a 5-1 advantage, but Florida has its eyes on the Presidents’ Trophy. The Panthers scored five unanswered to take a 6-5 lead on Jonathan Huberdeau’s go-ahead goal that doubled as his 100th point of the season. The Leafs responded with a late lamp-lighting from John Tavares to force overtime, but Huberdeau had another goal in the bag. The Panthers (104 points) stole their fifth consecutive win to keep pace with the Avalanche (106 points) for the Presidents’ Trophy.

 

Watch: Panthers Rally to Beat Leafs (7-6, OT)

 

Other NHL Highlights

 

Avalanche Clinch: Colorado took down Pittsburgh (4-2) to reach 50 wins and officially clinch a postseason berth. The Avs’ fourth straight victory keeps them ahead of the Panthers in the Presidents’ Trophy race (106 points).

 

McDavid’s Streak Hits 14: Connor McDavid scored the game-winner in overtime to lift the Oilers over the Sharks (2-1, OT) and extend his point streak to 14 games. The Oilers (87 points) are also winners of five straight.

 

Presidents’ Trophy Race

Avalanche (106 pts)

Panthers (104 pts)

Hurricanes (98 pts)

Maple Leafs (96 pts)

Rangers (96 pts)

Lightning (93 pts)

Bruins (93 pts)

Penguins (92 pts)

Wild (91 pts)

Flames (91 pts)

 

Full NHL Standings (10-12 Games Left)

 

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