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Marchand scores game-winner as Panthers beat Flyers 2-1
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Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates his goal with center Luke Kunin (71) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. - photo by AP Photo/Marta Lavandier
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Brad Marchand broke a tie at 2:19 of the third period and the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Thursday night to spoil Rick Tocchet’s Flyers coaching debut. Marchand fired a wrist shot from the left boards past goalie Dan Vladar and into the top right corner to help the Panthers win their second straight at home to open the season. Marchand missed a chance to pad the lead with 6 1/2 minutes left, sending a wrister over the crossbar on a breakaway.