Sharks defeat Panthers 4-1 in Tkachuk’s return

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1, marking Will Smith’s return with a goal in his second consecutive game after a month-long injury absence. The game featured a rare goalie fight between Sergei Bobrovsky and Alex Nedeljkovic amid increasing tensions. Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk made his season debut but the Sharks capitalized on Bobrovsky’s rebounds, with goals from Vincent Desharnais, Mario Ferraro, and an empty-netter by Barclay Goodrow. Eetu Luostarinen scored for the Panthers as they prepare for a three-game trip starting Thursday in Winnipeg.

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