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Fukuda, K. (2026, October 2). Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks' season-opening victory over the Panthers. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/luca-cagnoni-scores-in-ot-in-the-sharks-season-opening-victory-over-the-panthers/article_d819d9a8-f5d2-5c60-807f-774cde6bc80e.html
Fukuda, Kenzo. “Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks' season-opening victory over the Panthers.” Toronto Star, 2 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/luca-cagnoni-scores-in-ot-in-the-sharks-season-opening-victory-over-the-panthers/article_d819d9a8-f5d2-5c60-807f-774cde6bc80e.html.
Fukuda, Kenzo. “Luca Cagnoni scores in OT in the Sharks' season-opening victory over the Panthers.” Toronto Star, October 2, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/luca-cagnoni-scores-in-ot-in-the-sharks-season-opening-victory-over-the-panthers/article_d819d9a8-f5d2-5c60-807f-774cde6bc80e.html.
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On Thursday night in SAN JOSE, Calif., the San Jose Sharks opened their season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers after overtime. The game featured an intense comeback by the Panthers who overcame a three-goal deficit to force OT. Luca Cagnoni scored the winning goal for San Jose at 3:14 of the extra period, beating Florida goalie Akira Schmid with a shot off the post. Will Smith led the Sharks' scoring with two goals and one assist in the second period, while Matthew Tkachuk and Eetu Luostarinen each scored twice for the Panthers. Multiple skirmishes occurred throughout the game, including a notable altercation between Tkachuk and Jacob Trouba. Additionally, Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left early due to a knee injury sustained during a scrum with Sharks' players Darnell Nurse and Zack Ostapchuk.
