Panthers Rally Past Red Wings 5-4
Anton Lundell's goal with 2:40 left gave Florida a comeback win after trailing 4-1 in the second period.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hockey
The Florida Panthers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 in Sunrise, Florida, overcoming a 4-1 deficit. Anton Lundell scored the winning goal with 2:40 left, extending Detroit's losing streak to five games.
Why it matters
The comeback moves Florida forward in a tight Atlantic Division race while deepening Detroit's slide. The win also marks a milestone for Sam Reinhart, whose goal was his 200th with the Panthers.
Florida scored four unanswered goals after trailing 4-1, and Reinhart's goal was his 200th with the Panthers. Florida is 1-4-0 against Atlantic Division rivals, and it is unclear whether this win changes that divisional trend.
The players
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are an NHL franchise based in Sunrise, Florida, that won the Stanley Cup in 2024 and 2025.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are one of the NHL's Original Six franchises, based in Detroit, Michigan.
Anton Lundell
Anton Lundell is a Finnish center for the Florida Panthers who scored the game-winning goal.
Sam Reinhart
Sam Reinhart is a Canadian forward for the Florida Panthers who reached 200 career goals with the franchise in this game.
The details
Lars Eller, Gustav Forsling and Sam Reinhart scored for Florida, while Carter Verhaeghe recorded three assists. Forsling cut the deficit to two with 18 seconds left in the second period, Lundell made it 4-3 early in the third, and Eller tied it with 3:31 remaining before Lundell's winner. Lucas Raymond and J.T. Compher scored for Detroit, and Moritz Seider recorded two assists.
Timeline
Florida defeated Detroit on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Sunrise, Florida.
Detroit plays at Tampa Bay on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Florida plays at St. Louis on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The comeback keeps Florida in contention within a competitive Atlantic Division, following the club's recent Stanley Cup success. For Detroit, the fifth straight loss deepens questions about its early-season form as it heads into a road game at Tampa Bay.
Fantasy managers who rostered Lundell, Reinhart or Verhaeghe benefited from a late-game swing that produced a winning goal and multiple assists. Detroit's Raymond and Seider contributed offense in a loss that could affect lineup decisions for their fantasy owners.
The takeaway
Comebacks like Florida's show that a three-goal deficit is not decisive in the NHL, especially late in games. Following team schedules and lineup news closely helps fans and fantasy managers plan around results like this one.
What happens next
Detroit plays at Tampa Bay and Florida plays at St. Louis on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Further reading
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