Panthers defeat Devils 5-3 in Green’s debut as interim coach

Nick Cousins notched twice, and the Florida Panthers defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, for their 6^th consecutive victory, spoiling the debut of interim New Jersey boss Travis Green.

SIX IN A ROW

🗣️ CATS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/he2dyx0zOc

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) March 6, 2024

Eetu Luostarinen, Evan Rodrigues, and Sam Reinhart also notched for the Floridian NHL team that triumphed for the 12^th time in 13 matches. Panthers lead the league with 43 victories and 90 points, and it is 25-4-2 since December 23^rd.

Anthony Stolarz stopped 22 shots, allowing 35-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky to rest after the veteran’s phenomenal performance in a victory against the Rangers yesterday.

“I have a lot of pride in the jersey.”

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Aaron Ekblad on setting the Panthers record for most assists by a defenseman and the win over the Devils tonight. #TimeToHunt pic.twitter.com/HBgHW47LoD

— Bally Sports Florida: Panthers (@BallyPanthers) March 6, 2024

Jack Hughes, Timo Meier and Colin Miller notched for New Jersey in their 1^st match since GM Tom Fitzgerald dismissed Lindy Ruff as head coach yesterday, The relieve happened less than a year after Lindy led the Devils’ to its best regular-campaign point total.

Akira Schmid stopped 26 shots.

Florida will host the Flyers on Thursday, while New Jersey will also play at home against the Blues on the same day.