Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe had a game-high two points as the team won its first-ever Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Oilers Monday night. Verhaeghe opened the scoring with just 4:27 played in the pivotal Game 7 and registered an assist when Sam Reinhart hit the game-winner near the end of the second period. These were two huge moments from Verhaeghe, who mostly struggled in the Final. Ahead of Monday's action, the 28-year-old had logged only one point while going minus-11 across the previous four games. However, it was still a strong postseason campaign for Verhaeghe, with 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 24 games. The 28-year-old has entered his prime and will look to record a third consecutive 70-point campaign in 2024-25.
Carter Verhaeghe Hits Game-Winner In Stanley Cup Final Opener
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored the first goal of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday against Edmonton, and it ended up as the game-winning marker in a 3-0 victory. Verhaeghe was on target 3:59 into the game. The 28-year-old reached 10 postseason goals for the year, one short of Matthew Tkachuk's franchise record of 11 goals recorded a year ago. It's been a very productive postseason for Verhaeghe, who's averaging a point per game through 18 outings. Additionally, he has recorded 64 shots on goal and 22 hits with 18 penalty minutes.
Carter Verhaeghe Stretches Point Streak To Four Games
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe made a mark with two assists in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers on Sunday. The 28-year-old extended his point streak to four games by registering a power-play assist in the first period and having an even-strength helper in the third. Verhaeghe himself had a lot of scoring chances as well but couldn't light the lamp despite sending seven efforts on goal. The Panthers are averaging 3.38 goals per game in the playoffs, and Verhaeghe has been at the forefront of the offensive with a team-high eight goals. He has also recorded eight assists in 16 games during another productive playoff campaign.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe was the hero of the night on Tuesday in Game 2 against the Lightning, scoring a 3-2 game-winner with 2:59 played in overtime. The Panthers blew a 2-0 lead in the contest, but Verhaeghe spared their blushes with a nice back-hander. Verhaeghe now boasts five career overtime goals in the playoffs, which puts him behind only Joe Sakic (8) and Maurice Richard (6) on the all-time list. He also picked up one assist on Tuesday. The former Tampa Bay man has started the first-round series in fine form, producing two goals and three points in the first couple of games.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (upper body) will be back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs. The forward has missed the past six games after leaving an April 1 contest against the Maple Leafs in the second period with an upper-body injury. Verhaeghe returned to practice on Monday and should provide a boost to a struggling Panthers power-play unit. "It is good for us because, when Carter went down, our power play kind of went down," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said. "We were trying to affix a word to describe him; he is not the catalyst, but he is the fixer." The 28-year-old has tallied 33 goals and 71 points, including 21 power-play points, across 75 games on the campaign.
Florida Panthers winger Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) won't play on Tuesday and is considered week-to-week. Verhaeghe suffered an injury in the third period of the Panthers Monday game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team expects Verhaeghe to be ready for the playoffs, but that doesn't help his fantasy owners, who will likely be without the 28-year-old for the rest of the fantasy season. It will be hard to replace the wingers 71 points (33 goals, 38 assists) in 75 games this season. Evan Rodrigues or Eetu Luostarinen are the top candidates to take his place on the top line, and either would be a worthwhile streamer with both Verhaeghe and Matthew Tkachuk out tonight.
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe finished with two goals in Thursday's 4-0 victory against the Sabres. Verhaeghe's multi-goal effort was his third of the season as he scored his first goal at even-strength and the second on an empty net in the final minutes, while the 28-year-old posted a multi-point game for the first time since Jan. 24 against the Coyotes. Verhaeghe has totaled 28 goals and 55 points through 54 games to rank second on the team in scoring behind Panthers forward Sam Reinhart.
Carter Verhaeghe Scores Game-Winning Goal Against Blackhawks
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe scored his sixth goal of the season and finished with six shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 victory against the Blackhawks. Verhaeghe's power-play goal from close range served as the game-winner after he found the back of the net early in the third period. The Panthers held on to pick up the win on home ice after suffering a defeat against the Blackhawks on the road at the start of the month. Verhaeghe ranks second among Panthers skaters with six goals on the season, while adding four assists and a plus-one rating through 14 games. The 28-year-old had a breakout 2022-23 season of 42 goals through 81 games, and fantasy managers can expect the top-six forward to pick up the scoring pace as the season progresses.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (muscle tightness) was finally able to make his 2023 preseason debut in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Tampa Bay. Verhaeghe has been bothered by muscle tightness in training camp for a second year in a row, but it looks like he's fine now and fully ready for Florida's season opener, which comes next Thursday versus Minnesota. The 28-year-old enters the 2023-24 campaign, having set himself high standards with his play last term. Verhaeghe led his team with 42 goals and added 31 assists in 81 outings. He was among only 16 players in the league with at least 40 goals and 30 assists.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe is bothered by muscle tightness and is considered day-to-day by the team. The issue isn't currently overly concerning head coach Paul Maurice, as Verhaeghe reportedly had similar problems in training camp a year ago but was good go when the season kicked off. The 28-year-old went on to have the best season of his career, scoring 42 goals and registering 73 points in 81 games. He should be one of the top forwards again on an exciting and high-scoring Panthers team in 2023-24.
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Verhaeghe found the back of the net just over four minutes into the extra frame to give the Panthers their first win of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, while the forward has scored four overtime winners over the last two playoff runs by the team. Verhaeghe has scored seven goals and collected 17 points through 19 games to rank second on the team in scoring throughout the playoffs, and the Panthers will try to even up the Stanley Cup Final at home on Saturday night.
Carter Verhaeghe Sends Panthers Into The Second Round
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe produced the game-winner as the team shocked Boston with a 4-3 overtime victory in Sunday's Game 7. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett set up Verhaeghe with 8:35 played in overtime. The 27-year-old became the first player in Panthers history with multiple series-clinching goals. Verhaeghe also had an assist Sunday, helping Brandon Montour to tie the game with just a minute left in regulation. The prolific winger notched eight points in total during the first-round series and will enter Game 1 against Toronto on Tuesday with a four-game point streak.
Carter Verhaeghe Helps To Set Up Three Goals In Game 5
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe bagged three assists as the team managed to stay alive against Boston Wednesday with a 4-3 victory in overtime. The 27-year-old winger completed his hat trick of assists on Matthew Tkachuk's game-winner 6:05 into overtime. Verhaeghe set a new franchise record for most points in a potential elimination game. The Panthers continue to struggle to keep the puck out of their net, but they got some great offensive talent with the likes of Verhaeghe and Tkachuk and could still make this a seven-game series, with the next game on home ice Friday. Verhaeghe is averaging a point per game in the series through five games, but he has totaled only one point at home.
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe became the fifth player in the NHL with a four-goal game this season in Saturday's 7-0 win over Montreal. He scored a natural hat trick after Sam Reinhart had opened the scoring on the power play and Verhaeghe then popped up with another goal after Nick Cousins had made it 5-0. Pavel Bure and Mark Parrish were previously the only Panthers players with a four-goal game. Verhaeghe also joined Bure as the team's second-ever 40-goal scorer. In 76 games, Verhaeghe has notched 70 points in total during a big career year.
Carter Verhaeghe Hits Game-Winner In Overtime Monday
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe delivered a 4-3 victory for the team in Monday's matchup against Anaheim, scoring his 30th goal of the campaign 1:42 into overtime. Verhaeghe has now posted two goals and three assists over a hot four-game stretch. He has already set his new single-season record in goal-scoring and should also get there in points very soon. The 27-year-old put up 55 points a season ago but is already on 52 points this term with 59 games played. He's a regular running mate of Matthew Tkachuk and there aren't many better linemates in the league.
Florida Panthers left wing Carter Verhaeghe nearly doubled his points tally for the season in Saturday's 5-3 win over Ottawa, scoring twice and posting one assist. He opened the scoring and also notched the team's third goal. Verhaeghe now boasts four goals and three assists for the season. His output has been a bit underwhelming so far, but he's getting time on the top line and it was only a matter of time before Verhaeghe exploded for a big outing. Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk also had three points on Saturday, so there's no reason for head coach Paul Maurice to break the trio apart.
Carter Verhaeghe Contributes Two Goals In Panthers Win
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe potted two goals in a 4-3 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday. The first-line winger's first two goals came in the game's opening period. Playing in 78 contests last year, he produced 55 points. He will be relied on heavily to help the Panthers in this year's campaign. Fantasy managers who have Verhaeghe on their team look for him to be an essential player all season long.
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay after leaving the morning skate early. Panthers head coach Andrew Brunette has said that Carter Verhaeghe is dealing with a similar issue that made him a game-time decision for Game 6 in the first round against Washington. Verhaeghe ended up playing that night and had a big game with two points, including the game-winning goal in overtime. He's been the most prolific Panther this postseason with 12 points, and it will likely take something very serious for the team to consider sitting him. Florida's attack is already without Mason Marchment (lower body).
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's Game 6 against Washington. He missed the morning skate, and according to head coach Andrew Brunette, Verhaeghe picked up some sort of an injury on Thursday, which is a lingering issue. Verhaeghe has been Florida's main offensive catalyst during the postseason and even had five points in Wednesday's Game 5 victory, so the team will be desperate to have him available. Anthony Duclair moved to the top line at the morning skate and is set for a bigger role if Verhaeghe can't play.
Carter Verhaeghe Explodes For Five Points In Wednesday's Win
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe was unconscious in Wednesday's Game 5 against Washington, factoring in all of the team's goals in a 5-3 win. He set a new franchise record with five points in a playoff game, tallying two goals and three assists. Verhaeghe's work in 19:24 of action also consisted of three shots, one block and one hit. The 26-year-old has been Florida's most consistent forward in the series, and he now boasts 10 points in the postseason, which puts him tied with Colorado's Cale Makar for the league lead.
