Lars Eller scored with 2:23 left in the third period to lift the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday at United Center. The win moved Florida to 6-4-2 while Chicago dropped to 3-8-0, last in the Central Division.
Eller’s wrist shot, assisted by Aaron Ekblad, broke a 2-2 tie. Ryan Greene opened the scoring for Chicago in the first period. The Blackhawks have lost eight of their first 11 games.
How It Was Won
Matthew Tkachuk gave Florida a 2-1 lead with a tip-in at 14:21 of the first period, assisted by Seth Jones and Brady Tkachuk. Chicago tied it 2-2 in the second when Roman Kantserov scored off assists from Patrick Kane and Connor Bedard. Eller’s wrist shot with 2:23 left in the third broke the tie.
The Panthers outshot Chicago 33-21 and dominated faceoffs 53.6% to 46.4%. Florida’s power play converted once on four chances, Sandis Vilmanis scored on a man-advantage goal in the first period, while Chicago went 0-for-7 with the extra skater.
Player Of The Game: Lars Eller
Lars Eller finished with one goal and a plus-1 rating in 16:20 of ice time.
By The Numbers
- Shots: Florida 33, Chicago 21
- Hits: Florida 33, Chicago 18
- Faceoff win %: Florida 53.6, Chicago 46.4
- Power play: Florida 1-for-4 (25%), Chicago 0-for-7
- Goaltenders: Akira Schmid (Florida) 19 saves on 21 shots (.905), Spencer Knight (Chicago) 30 saves on 33 shots (.909)
What’s Next
Florida improves to 6-4-2 and sits fifth in the Atlantic Division with 14 points. Chicago drops to 3-8-0 and remains last in the Central Division with six points.
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