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Carter Verhaeghe scores twice as Panthers defeat Jets 5-1 in Winnipeg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Carter Verhaeghe scores twice as Panthers defeat Jets 5-1 in Winnipeg

Summary

Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals as the Florida Panthers secured a 5-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on October 27 in Winnipeg. Matthew Tkachuk contributed with four assists, leading to a dominant performance that extended the Jets' losing streak to six games. Florida capitalized on opportunities, scoring three power-play goals and taking a significant lead early in the match. Adam Lowry netted the lone goal for Winnipeg, which has struggled with power-play effectiveness, going 0 for 14 over their last five games. Next, the Panthers will host the Jets for a rematch on October 29.

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By the Numbers

•Florida scored three times on power plays, going 3 for 5.
•The Panthers built a 4-1 lead by the end of the first period.
•Akira Schmid made 24 saves for Florida, improving to four wins in five starts.
•Adam Lowry's goal was Winnipeg’s second short-handed goal of the season.
•The Jets have not won since a strong 4-1-1 start.

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Carter Verhaeghe scores 2 goals and Panthers extend Jets' slide to 6 games with 5-1 win

What they're saying

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe scored twice, Matthew Tkachuk had four assists and the Florida Panthers extended the Winnipeg Jets' slide to six games with a 5-1 victory on Tuesday night.Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Niko Mikkola had a goal and assist, and Sam Reinhart rounded out the scoring for Florida, which scored three times on the power play.
— Yahoo Sports

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