Carter Verhaeghe's 10th Goal Leads Panthers to 1-0 Win in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Jun 9, 2024, 04:09 AM

Carter Verhaeghe's 10th goal of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs helped the Florida Panthers secure a 1-0 lead in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. This goal makes Verhaeghe the third Panther to achieve double-digit goals in a single postseason, joining Matthew Tkachuk and Dave Lowry. Verhaeghe has also been instrumental in the Panthers' playoff success over the past three seasons, scoring game-winning goals in 10 out of their 30 playoff victories, including tonight's game. Notably, he is the first NHL player to score 3 or more game-winning goals in three consecutive postseasons since Wayne Gretzky. Paul Maurice described Verhaeghe as an 'unusual performer' for his knack for clutch goals. The game was broadcast on ABCNetwork, ESPNPlus, Sportsnet, TVASports, and CBC.