Carter Verhaeghe leads Panthers' comeback over Red Wings

Florida rallies from 3-2 deficit in final minutes to win at home

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Carter Verhaeghe scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the final 1:30 of regulation as the Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-3 home victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The Panthers overcame a 3-2 deficit, with Verhaeghe's two late goals completing the comeback.

Why it matters

The win helps the Panthers, who are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings after back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning seasons, while the Red Wings are trying to maintain their playoff position in the tight race.

The details

Down 3-2 late in the third period, the Panthers pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, and Verhaeghe scored the tying goal with 1:30 left. Then, after a Red Wings turnover, Verhaeghe scored the game-winner in the final seconds. The Red Wings had taken a 3-2 lead earlier in the period after the teams traded goals in the first two periods.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Florida.
  • Verhaeghe scored the tying goal with 1:30 remaining in regulation.
  • Verhaeghe scored the go-ahead goal in the final seconds of regulation.

The players

Carter Verhaeghe

The Florida Panthers forward scored the tying and go-ahead goals in the final minutes to lead his team to the comeback victory.

John Gibson

The Detroit Red Wings goaltender made 24 saves in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept fighting until the end. That's the kind of resilience this team has shown all season.”

— Carter Verhaeghe, Panthers forward (therinklive.com)

What’s next

The Panthers will look to build on this comeback win as they continue their push to climb back into playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings will try to rebound as they maintain their spot in the tight playoff race.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Panthers' ability to rally late and pull out a victory, even when facing a deficit against a playoff-contending opponent like the Red Wings. It was an important win for Florida as they try to turn around their disappointing season so far.