Granlund OT Tip Lifts Ducks Past Panthers 3-2

Game Summary

The Anaheim Ducks claimed their second consecutive win with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against the visiting Florida Panthers on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The game, played at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, before an attendance of 17,174, featured a back-and-forth battle that required extra time to resolve. Mikael Granlund delivered the decisive moment, lifting the Ducks to the top of the standings.

First Period Action

Anaheim struck first early in the contest. Cutter Gauthier opened the scoring with a snap shot, assisted by Jackson LaCombe and Leo Carlsson, giving the home team a 1-0 lead. The Panthers responded quickly to level the playing field. Carter Verhaeghe tied the game at 1-1 with a tip-in goal, powered by assists from Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk.

Second and Third Periods

The Ducks regained the lead in the second period. Gauthier scored his second goal of the night on another snap shot, this time assisted by Beckett Sennecke and Carlsson, who extended his assist total to three. The score stood at 2-1 for Anaheim heading into the final frame.

Florida managed to tie the game in the third period. Brad Marchand scored a wrist shot goal, assisted by Lars Eller, bringing the score to 2-2 and forcing overtime.

Overtime Conclusion

The game remained deadlocked until the overtime period. Mikael Granlund secured the win for Anaheim with a tip-in goal. The assist was shared by Leo Carlsson, who recorded his third helper of the game, and Cutter Gauthier, who earned his second point of the night.

Gauthier finished as the top performer for Anaheim with two goals and three points. Carlsson led all players with three assists. For Florida, Verhaeghe scored one goal, while Marchand contributed one point. Eller added one assist.

Post-Game Records

With this win, the Anaheim Ducks improved to 2-0-0, earning four points. The Florida Panthers dropped to 1-0-2, also holding four points after their loss. Both teams remain unbeaten in regulation play through two games each.

Sources

ESPN