Carter Verhaeghe's Late Goals Lift Panthers Over Red Wings

Florida rallies from behind to defeat Detroit in comeback victory.

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. Down 3-2, Florida pulled the goalie and Verhaeghe found the net twice to complete the comeback win.

Why it matters

The Panthers have struggled this season after back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning campaigns, but this victory over a playoff-contending Red Wings team could provide a much-needed boost. Detroit, meanwhile, has lost ground in its own postseason push with the defeat.

The details

Vinnie Hinostroza opened the scoring for Florida, but Detroit tied it in the second period and took a 2-1 lead late in the frame. The Red Wings made it 3-2 early in the third, but Verhaeghe's heroics in the final minutes completed the Panthers' comeback. Florida goalie Daniil Tarasov made 25 saves in the win.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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 the game.

The players

Carter Verhaeghe

A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored the tying and winning goals in the final minutes of the game.

Daniil Tarasov

The Florida Panthers' goaltender who made 25 saves in the victory.

John Gibson

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

Matthew Tkachuk

A forward for the Florida Panthers who assisted on Verhaeghe's tying and winning goals.

Andrew Copp

A forward for the Detroit Red Wings who left the game with a lower-body injury.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to close out games like this. This is a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Jeff Blashill, Head Coach, Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Free Press)

“The boys showed a lot of heart to battle back and get this win. Verhaeghe was huge for us tonight.”

— Paul Maurice, Head Coach, Florida Panthers (Miami Herald)

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to bounce back on Thursday when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Panthers will try to build on this win when they welcome the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback victory could provide a much-needed spark for the struggling Panthers, who have fallen well short of expectations this season. Meanwhile, the Red Wings' playoff hopes took a hit with this tough loss, underscoring the fine line between success and failure in the competitive Eastern Conference.