Panthers Rally Past Kraken 5-4 in Shootout

Florida blows a three-goal lead but claws back for a 5-4 shootout win over Seattle, turning a potential collapse into a character-building gut check. These high-wire acts expose the fine line between contender and pretender in March, with Panthers players digging deep to salvage the night. The victory pads their buffer in the standings, but blowing that cushion raises questions about defensive lapses heading into crunch time.