Winnipeg hockey news: Winnipeg Jets vs Panthers ended 5 to 2 for Florida in Sunrise, and Anton Lundell completed a hat trick with an empty net goal with 1:39 left at Amerant Bank Arena.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | October 30, 2026
Sources: Sportradar live game data, NHL.com gameday | Last updated: October 30, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Final score: Florida 5, Winnipeg 2 in Sunrise.
- Anton Lundell scored three goals, including an empty net goal with 1:39 left assisted by Eetu Luostarinen.
- Winnipeg goals came from Kyle Connor and Morgan Barron.
- Winnipeg winless run now stands at eight games.
How Florida Closed It Out
Winnipeg cut the lead to 3 to 2 late in the third period through Morgan Barron, but Florida answered twice. Anton Lundell restored the two goal lead with 6:27 left, assisted by Lars Eller and Eetu Luostarinen, and then sealed the win into an empty net with 1:39 left.
Scoring Summary
Florida opened the scoring through Sam Reinhart on the power play in the first period. Anton Lundell made it 2 to 0 early in the second period. Kyle Connor answered on the power play for Winnipeg in the second period, before Seth Jones restored a two goal Florida lead on the power play late in the second period. Morgan Barron cut the lead to 3 to 2 late in the third period, and Lundell scored twice more late in the third period to complete his hat trick.
What The Numbers Show
Florida led shots on goal 38 to 24. Akira Schmid stopped 22 of 24 shots for Florida, while Nico Daws stopped 33 of 37 for Winnipeg.
What This Means For Winnipeg
This was a game Winnipeg needed, and it slipped away late again. The Jets fought back to within one goal, then gave up two more in the final minutes. The winless run now stands at eight games, and the next stop on this road trip becomes even bigger.
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