Tobias Bjornfot’s surprise game propels Panthers past Blackhawks

Tobias Bjornfot scored twice to help the visiting Florida Panthers earn a 5-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

It marked the second and third NHL goals for the 24-year-old Bjornfot, coming close to five years after his first career tally back on May 1, 2021, when he was with the Los Angeles Kings.

Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and an assist, and Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Reinhart also scored for the Panthers, who have won three in a row. Daniil Tarasov made 19 saves.

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