{"id":1605,"date":"2025-02-07T09:05:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/?p=1605"},"modified":"2025-02-07T09:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T06:05:44","slug":"tkachuks-late-goal-sinks-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vsaworld.com\/blog\/tkachuks-late-goal-sinks-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Tkachuk’s Late Goal Sinks Blues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> scored with just 12 seconds remaining in regulation, lifting the Florida Panthers to a dramatic 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Thursday. The late goal capped off a strong performance for Tkachuk, who finished the game with two goals and an assist. Sam Reinhart also played a crucial role, setting up the game-winning play after his initial shot was blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reinhart’s shot was blocked by Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, but Reinhart quickly regained possession and fired the puck towards the net. Tkachuk then skillfully deflected the puck past Blues goaltender Joel Hofer, securing the win for Florida. Despite the late goal, Blues coach Jim Montgomery felt his team was defensively sound, but acknowledged that Reinhart’s persistence ultimately made the difference. Hofer took responsibility for the goal, admitting he needed to make the save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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