Panthers Rally Past Red Wings 5-4 on Military Night
Florida scored twice in the third period to overcome a deficit and win on military appreciation night at Amerant Bank Arena.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hockey
The Florida Panthers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Thursday in Sunrise after trailing for most of the game. The Panthers tied the score at 4-4 in the third period and scored in the final minutes to take the lead.
Why it matters
The comeback secures a home win on a night the team dedicated to military members and their families. The result also sends Florida into a road trip to St. Louis to face the Blues.
Florida outscored Detroit 5-4 after the Panthers were behind for most of the contest. The game was level at 4-4 with the final minutes of the third period still to play, and the extraction does not provide player-level statistics.
The players
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, that compete in the National Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey franchise based in Detroit that compete in the National Hockey League.
Panthers Warriors
The Panthers Warriors are a hockey club, started in 2019, for disabled U.S. military veterans affiliated with the Florida Panthers.
The details
Florida trailed for most of the game before scoring two goals in the third period to overcome the deficit. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Army welcomed fans outside Amerant Bank Arena before puck drop, and the Panthers recognized retired Army veteran Joe St. John as a Heroes Among Us honoree.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Panthers defeat Red Wings 5-4 on military appreciation night in Sunrise.
Next: Panthers begin a road trip to St. Louis to play the Blues.
Season Trajectory
The win gives Florida a result on a home night built around military recognition, a theme tied to the Panthers Warriors club that began in 2019. The team now shifts to a road trip against St. Louis, where its early-season form will be tested.
The Panthers' road trip to St. Louis means the next games will be played away from Sunrise, which affects fans planning to attend or watch broadcasts. The military appreciation promotion also included early access to Pantherland merchandise for military members and their families.
The takeaway
Military appreciation nights give the Panthers a recurring way to recognize service members, and this comeback shows the team can win after trailing for most of a game. Fans can follow the upcoming road trip for updates on the Panthers' next results.
What happens next
The Panthers begin a road trip to St. Louis to play the Blues, with the date not specified in the extraction.
Further reading
For more on the team's home-ice schedule and recent results, see Hockey coverage on Wisevoter.
