Daniil Tarasov Stops 27, Florida Panthers Beat Los Angeles Kings for Third Straight Win

Florida Panthers goalie Daniil Tarasov meets the media after his team beat the visiting Los Angeles Kings 3-2 in Sunrise on Dec. 17, 2025.

The Panthers have won three straight and six of the past seven. With the win, they pulled into a tie with the Canadiens for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Anton Lundell, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Bennett all scored for Florida; Daniil Tarasov made 27 saves.

Florida has won three straight at home and welcomes the Carolina Hurricanes to Sunrise on Friday.

Video Courtesy Florida Panthers / @FlaPanthers / Panthers Vision

The Panthers Have Done It Again, Repeat as Cup Champs: https://floridahockeynow.com/florida-panthers-repeat-stanley-cup-champions-2025/

Panthers Get Their New Rings. Yeah, They Nice: https://floridahockeynow.com/stanley-cup-champion-florida-panthers-get-rings-yeah-they-nice/

Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning Bringing Hockey Outdoors – In Florida: https://floridahockeynow.com/nhl-outdoor-hockey-miami-tampa-florida-panthers-lightning/

For the most in-depth coverage of the Florida Panthers:
— Visit Florida Hockey Now — https://floridahockeynow.com

— Subscribe to Florida Hockey Now: https://floridahockeynow.com/membership-account/subscribe-to-fhn/

— Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/flahockeynow/

— On Bluesky:

* https://bsky.app/profile/georgerichards.bsky.social

—Follow us on Twitter: 

* https://twitter.com/GeorgeRichards

* https://twitter.com/thegovman

Video Courtesy Florida Panthers / Panther Vision