With all due respect to John Vanbiesbrouck’s plastic rat group, the 2015-16 version of the Florida Panthers may be the franchise at its most special.
Either way, it’s been quite a phenomenal run as of late.
Thursday’s 6-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings stands as noteworthy both from team and individual standpoints.
Jaromir Jagr: The Mulleted Marvel generated the 1,110th assist of his illustrious career, and he didn’t take the night off after hitting that milestone. He ended up scoring a goal and two assists overall.
He’s really breathing down history’s neck:
Jagr (738-1,101—1,839) is 3 goals & 11 points shy of tying Brett Hull (741 G) & Gordie Howe (1,850 PTS) for 3rd in NHL history, respectively
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 5, 2016
Roberto Luongo: Speaking of history, Luongo reminds us that he’s carving out quite the special place of his own, as he’s now alone in seventh place all-time for wins.
Roberto Luongo recorded his 424th win to surpass Tony Esposito (423) for sole possession of 7th place in NHL history pic.twitter.com/DvGmjNTgFi
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 5, 2016
Panthers: It probably feels special enough for the Panthers to beat a gold-standard franchise in the Red Wings by such a margin. The more exciting part for Panthers fans is that it’s just the continuation of a trend. They’re now 17-3-1 in their past 21 games and are on a five-game winning streak.
#FlaPanthers have now scored four goals or more in five consecutive games.
— Florida Panthers PR (@FlaPanthersPR) February 5, 2016
Whatever way you slice it, the Panthers are providing memorable moments whether you focus on the past, present or future.