Who Won the Florida Panthers Game Last Night

The Florida Panthers just pulled off something special in early December 2025. Who won the Florida Panthers game? The Panthers did twice and both victories showed exactly why this team is heating up at the right time. First came a wild 7-6 overtime thriller against Columbus on December 6th. Then they dominated the New York Islanders 4-1 at home the very next night. These back-to-back wins prove the Panthers have serious offensive firepower and the guts to fight back when things get tight.

How the Panthers pulled off two huge wins

The Columbus game was pure drama. Florida fell behind multiple times but refused to quit, clawing back each time to tie it up. The final score tells you everything: 7-6 in overtime means both teams were trading goals like they were playing arcade hockey (honestly, it was kind of wild). That kind of comeback win does something special for a team's confidence. You don't survive those emotional rollercoasters without learning something about yourself.

Twenty-four hours later, the Panthers showed they could win the right way too. Against the Islanders, they played controlled hockey and won 4-1 at home. No drama this time just solid execution, smart passes, and staying patient on offense. Winning at home matters because teams that protect their ice win more playoff games.

Hot players carrying the Panthers right now

Carter Verhaeghe is on fire. The guy scored in six straight games, including his goal against the Islanders. When your leading scorer gets hot like that, defenses have to adjust, and it opens things up for everyone else on the roster. Seth Jones, the defenseman, chipped in offensively for back-to-back games. That's valuable because most fans only remember defensemen for stops, not goals.

Sam Bennett and Brad Marchand brought the energy too, combining for multiple points in the Columbus win. Bennett's grit down low and Marchand's veteran moves created space for teammates. These kinds of hot streaks don't last forever, so the Panthers need to ride this wave and build early-season momentum while they have it.

Florida proved something important over those two nights: they can beat you multiple ways. They'll come back from down three goals. They'll also grind out 4-1 wins where everyone plays their role. Goaltending stayed solid, the power play connected when it mattered, and the team never got comfortable. That's hockey you can build on.