Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice meets the media before his team plays host to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Sunrise.
Florida is coming off a 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Panthers trailed 3-2 before Carter Verhaeghe tied it off a pass from Matthew Tkachuk; he won it with 15 seconds left, also off a pass from Tkachuk.
Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist in his return (2021) to the Panthers; Niko Mikkola tied it at 2 in the third.
Verhaeghe is among the lineup changes for tonight.
Daniil Tarasov made 25 saves in the win.
Florida has won two straight — both against the Red Wings. The Blue Jackets visit Sunrise on Thursday.
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