Late Collapse Costs Red Wings Two Points in Florida

Carter Verhaeghe scored two late goals to lift the Panthers over Detroit.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings appeared to be on their way to securing two points against the Florida Panthers, but a late collapse led to a 4-3 loss. Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals in the final 1:30, including the game-winner with 15 seconds remaining, to lift the Panthers to victory.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are trying to maintain their position in the playoff race, but this loss is a setback as they continue their four-game road trip. The late collapse raises questions about the team's ability to close out close games.

The details

The Red Wings had taken a 3-2 lead in the third period on a goal by Marco Kasper, but were unable to hold on. Verhaeghe scored twice in the final 90 seconds to stun the Red Wings and hand them the loss.

  • The Red Wings took a 3-2 lead at 6:32 of the third period on Kasper's goal.
  • Verhaeghe scored the game-tying goal with 1:30 remaining in regulation.
  • Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal with just 15 seconds left on the clock.

The players

Carter Verhaeghe

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

Marco Kasper

A Red Wings forward who scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, but was unable to hold the lead.

Justin Faulk

A defenseman who was recently acquired by the Red Wings and scored a goal in the game.

Patrick Kane

A Red Wings forward who scored a goal in the second period to give Detroit the lead.

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What they’re saying

“We had this game in our hands and let it slip away. It's a tough one to swallow.”

— Dylan Larkin, Red Wings Captain (mlive.com)

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to bounce back on Thursday when they continue their road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The takeaway

This late collapse is a disappointing result for the Red Wings, who had an opportunity to pick up two crucial points in the playoff race. The team will need to learn from this experience and find a way to close out close games as they continue their push for the postseason.