Carter Verhaeghe scores 2 late goals, rallying Panthers to 4-3 win over Red Wings

Florida Panthers rally from behind to defeat the Detroit Red Wings in a close game.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals in the final 90 seconds to lead the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The Red Wings had taken a 3-2 lead in the third period, but Verhaeghe's late heroics allowed the Panthers to snatch the win.

Why it matters

This game showcases the Panthers' resilience and ability to mount a late comeback, even against a tough opponent like the Red Wings. The win keeps the Panthers in the playoff hunt in the competitive Eastern Conference.

The details

With the Panthers trailing 3-2 late in the third period, Verhaeghe scored the tying goal with 1:30 remaining to make it 3-3. Then, with just 15 seconds left, Verhaeghe netted the game-winner off a pass from Matthew Tkachuk. The Red Wings had taken the lead earlier in the period on a goal from Marco Kasper, but were unable to hold on.

  • Vinnie Hinostroza scored at 9:48 of the first period to give Florida a 1-0 lead.
  • The Red Wings took a 2-1 lead at 12:59 of the second period on a goal from Justin Faulk.
  • Florida tied the score 2-2 at 5:10 of the third period on a goal from Niko Mikkola.
  • The Red Wings retook the lead just over a minute later on a goal from Marco Kasper.
  • Verhaeghe scored the tying goal with 1:30 remaining and the game-winner with 15 seconds left.

The players

Carter Verhaeghe

A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored two late goals to lead his team to victory.

Justin Faulk

A defenseman for the Detroit Red Wings who scored a goal and had an assist in the game.

Daniil Tarasov

The goaltender for the Florida Panthers who made 25 saves in the game.

Josh Gibson

The goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who made 24 saves in the game.

Matthew Tkachuk

A forward for the Florida Panthers who assisted on Verhaeghe's game-winning goal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcases the Panthers' ability to mount a late comeback and the resilience of their team, even when facing a tough opponent like the Red Wings. The win keeps the Panthers in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference, demonstrating their competitiveness and determination.