A long drought ended as a player broke his scoring slump with a goal in a hard-fought victory, then sealed the win with a dramatic late strike. The comeback victory over a division rival marked a rare bright spot in a season where offensive production had been scarce. Fans and analysts will be watching to see if this resurgence signals a turnaround or remains an isolated outburst. The game’s back-and-forth nature added to the excitement, leaving questions about whether the momentum can carry forward.
Kyle Palmieri scored for the first time in 11 months in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Canucks — then added the game-winning goal for good measure.
