Florida Panthers Power Past Jets as Lundell Records First Career Hat Trick

Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell recorded his first career hat trick, while Seth Jones contributed a goal and two assists, propelling the team to a 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in Sunrise, Florida.

The Jets fell to an eighth consecutive defeat, bringing their record to 0-6-2. The franchise’s worst losing streak stands at 10 games, a mark achieved three previous times—in 2000, 1994, and 1980.

Sam Reinhart added a goal and an assist for Florida, which has won three straight games, including its past two matchups against Winnipeg. Goaltender Akira Schmid recorded 22 saves to secure his third consecutive start victory.

Kyle Connor and Morgan Barron found the net for Winnipeg. Nico Daws, recently acquired from New Jersey, made his Jets debut start, stopping 33 of 37 shots.

New Jersey Devils Secure 5-2 Victory Over Vegas Golden Knights

Arseny Gritsyuk and Jack Hughes both netted two goals apiece as the New Jersey Devils secured a victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas.

Luke Hughes also tallied for New Jersey, which posted a 2-1-0 record on a three-game road trip and has won five of its last six games (5-1-0). Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves, improving to 2-0-0 with the Devils since his acquisition from the Jets on October 23.

Mark Stone and Ivan Barbashev scored just 90 seconds apart late in the first period for Vegas, which has lost four of its past five games (1-3-1). Adin Hill made 27 saves in defeat.

Calgary Flames Secure 6-2 Victory Over Seattle Kraken

Matt Coronato scored in his first career four-point game, while Joel Farabee added a goal and two assists to lead host Calgary to victory over Seattle.

Morgan Frost and Matvei Gridin each recorded a goal and an assist, with Aydar Suniev and Ryan Strome adding single tallies. Calgary has won five of its past six games. Goaltender Dustin Wolf made 20 saves.

Mackie Samoskevich recorded a goal and an assist, while Frederick Gaudreau also scored for Seattle. Starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer was pulled after surrendering four goals on 14 shots, with Joey Daccord stopping 11 of 13 shots in relief.

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