User Forsling has goal and assist, Panthers score 3 times in the 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

The Florida Panthers won 5-2 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Gustav Forsling played a key role by scoring a goal and assisting in another. Their strong performance in the third period helped them secure their third straight win.

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Florida Panthers’ Dominance

The Panthers secured a 5-2 victory with contributions from players like Gustav Forsling, Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk, and Eetu Luostarinen, who scored goals or assisted in scoring. Anthony Stolarz’s 18 saves and Sam Reinhart’s four assists were also key factors in their win.

Coach Paul Maurice praised the goalkeepers’ performance and highlighted how the Panthers stayed consistent throughout the game. He also acknowledged that both teams had a tough time turning their opportunities into goals.

Forsling’s initial goal boosted the Panthers, allowing them to control the puck more and demonstrate their preparedness for the upcoming road trip.

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Columbus Blue Jackets’ Efforts

Even though Jet Greaves managed to make 32 saves, it wasn’t sufficient to stop the Columbus Blue Jackets from losing their fourth consecutive game, despite goals scored by Dmitri Voronkov and Yegor Chinakhov.