Panthers Defeat Sharks 3-1 Behind Tkachuk's Two Goals and Bobrovsky's Return
Florida extends its unbeaten streak to six games, while San Jose struggles offensively despite Blackwood's 50-save performance.
- Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, marking his fourth consecutive multi-point game, as the Panthers secured a 3-1 victory over the Sharks.
- Sergei Bobrovsky returned to the lineup, making 28 saves and achieving his 408th career win, moving him to 11th on the NHL all-time wins list.
- Florida dominated offensively, recording a season-high 53 shots, while limiting San Jose to 16 shots through the first two periods.
- Mackenzie Blackwood delivered an impressive 50-save performance for San Jose, but the Sharks went 1-for-7 on the power play and struggled to generate quality scoring chances.
- The Panthers, now 5-0-1 in their last six games, begin a five-game road trip on Tuesday, while the Sharks continue their challenging road stretch with upcoming games in Carolina and St. Louis.