**Panthers Triumph Over Flames 3-0 Behind Bobrovsky’s Shutout in Lomberg’s Emotional Return**
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky delivered a 23-save performance to secure his 47th career shutout, propelling the Florida Panthers to a 3-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday. The win marked a memorable homecoming for former Panther Ryan Lomberg, now with Calgary, who received a roaring ovation during a tribute to his contributions to Florida’s 2022-23 Stanley Cup championship.
Jonah Gadjovich and Evan Rodrigues broke the deadlock with second-period goals, while rookie Mackie Samoskevich sealed the win with a late third-period tally. The Panthers extended their dominant stretch with their eighth win in 10 games, setting up a Monday clash against the surging Tampa Bay Lightning, who also enter the matchup on an eight-game win streak.
**Flames’ Offense Stalls in Florida**
Calgary’s struggles in the Sunshine State continued, as the team was shut out in both games of its Florida trip. The Flames, held scoreless in consecutive games for the first time since November 2019, managed just 23 shots against Bobrovsky. Goaltender Dan Vladar kept Calgary competitive with 39 saves, but the team’s offense faltered, joining the Los Angeles Kings as the only franchises since 2001-02 to go scoreless in both Florida road games in a single season.
**Panthers’ Family Affair**
The Panthers celebrated “Kids Day” by featuring players’ children during pregame festivities. Bobrovsky, typically stoic during anthems, grinned while holding his daughter near the boards—a rare heartwarming moment for the veteran netminder. Florida’s depth shone again, with 11 different players scoring its first 11 goals post-All-Star break before Samoskevich snapped the streak.
**Injury Notes and Outlook**
Florida played without star forward Matthew Tkachuk, sidelined by a lower-body injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The Panthers continue their five-game homestand Monday against Tampa Bay, while Calgary heads to Carolina on Sunday seeking to reignite its offense.
**Highlight Moment**
The emotional peak came during Lomberg’s tribute video, when the gritty forward skated a lap to thunderous applause, acknowledging his role in Florida’s championship run—a reminder of the bonds forged in hockey’s toughest battles.