Aaron Ekblad scored the eventual game-winner at 18:12 of the second period as the Florida Panthers edged Colorado 2-1 on Sunday in Sunrise, Fla., to end the Avalanche's 10-game winning streak and send the NHL's top team to only its third regulation loss of the season.

Matthews pushed it to 3-0 at 4:01. Knies cut through the slot and fought off Niko Mikkola before swinging a pass back to the Maple Leafs captain, who shot past Bobrovsky’s right pad from the slot. The goal extended Matthews’ point streak to five games (seven goals, four assists).

Paul Maurice admits Panthers’ win over Capitals felt “disjointed,” citing power plays and pace after Florida’s latest comeback victory.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Reinhart scored two goals, helping the Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 5-3 on Monday night and giving the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions nine wins in their past 12 games. The Capitals (20-14-5) have lost four of five.

Florida is 22-16-3 at the midway point of its schedule, still hovering around playoff contention despite a depleted roster.

New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad spoke out after helping his team defeat the Florida Panthers in the 2026 Winter Classic.

The New York Rangers and Florida Panthers meet in the Winter Classic Friday at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.