Panthers get 3-2 OT win to even series with Capitals

Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals in overtime of Game 4 of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers get 3-2 overtime win to even series with Capitals

By Adam Stites | Last updated 5/9/22

The Florida Panthers rallied to force overtime in Game 4 against the Washington Capitals and won 3-2 to even the series at two games apiece.

Washington took a 2-1 lead early in the third period, but the Panthers tied it up with just over two minutes left when Sam Reinhart scored.

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It didn't take Florida long in overtime, as Carter Verhaeghe blasted a shot past Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov for his second goal of the game less than five minutes after the start of the extra period.

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The Panthers finished the regular season with an NHL-best 58-18-6 record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference. But the Capitals surprised in Game 1 with a 4-2 win and took back the series lead with a dominating 6-1 win in Game 3.

Game 5 in Florida is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

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