Can Anyone Keep Pace With The Panthers?

04/22/2022 Can Anyone Keep Pace With The Panthers?

By: Jeff Yoder

Panthers Beat Red Wings (5-2) for 12th Win in a Row, Clinch No. 1 Seed in the East

The hottest team in the NHL may never cool down. The Panthers pounced on the Red Wings Thursday (5-2) for their 12th consecutive win. Jonathan Huberdeau tallied two assists to bring his season point total to 113, tying Connor McDavid (Oilers) for the league lead. Florida secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference while jumping the Avalanche for the overall points lead with 118. They haven’t lost since March 27, and they’ve went 14-1 in the last 30 days.

 

Fun Fact: The 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins hold the record for the longest win streak in NHL history (17 games). With five games to play in the regular season, the Panthers can match that mark if they close out April with five straight.

 

Watch: Panthers Clinch No. 1 Seed With 12th Straight Win

 

Other NHL News & Highlights

 

Flames Clinch Pacific: Calgary used a three-goal third period to rally and beat the Stars (4-2). Matthew Tkachuk hit two season milestones with his 40th goal and 100th point. The Pacific Division runs through Calgary.

 

Stamkos Sets Bolts Record: Steven Stamkos fired a wicket one-timer last night to pass Martin St. Louis for the top spot on the all-time Tampa Bay points list (954). The record-setting goal helped the Lightning light up the Leafs (8-1).

 

DeSmith’s 52-Save Shutout: Casey DeSmith put a lid on the net in one of the all-time epic goaltender performances. The Penguins’ goal-protector recorded a 52-save shutout as Pittsburgh blanked Boston (4-0). Jake Guentzel had a hat trick to hit 40 goals on the year.

 

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