Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers down Devils 2-1

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner and Spencer Knight made 26 saves as the Florida Panthers downed the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Tuesday night.

After Florida’s Aleksander Barkov and New Jersey’s Paul Cotter traded goals to start the shootout, Lundell beat Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom in the third round to end New Jersey’s six-game home winning streak.

Following two scoreless periods, Jesper Boqvist gave Florida a 1-0 lead 41 seconds into the third with his 10th goal of the season. Boqvist played four seasons with the Devils after he was drafted by New Jersey in 2017. Carter Verhaeghe and Nate Schmidt assisted.

Devils captain Nico Hischier tied the contest at 2:27 of the third with his 20th goal with assists to Nathan Bastian and Timo Meier.

Markstrom made 27 saves.

The Devils were coming off an overtime win at home over Tampa Bay on Saturday after 1-4-1 road trip.

Florida won after losing 4-3 at Philadelphia on Monday. With the win over the Devils, the Panthers moved a point behind Toronto in the Atlantic Division.

Devils: New Jersey is 19-10-3 since a 3-0 loss at Calgary on Nov. 1.

Panthers: Won for the first time this season against the Devils after losing twice to New Jersey at home in November.

Knight denied Hischier with just under eight minutes left in the third period to keep the game tied at 1.

Hischier has reached the 20-goal mark in four straight seasons and five times overall since the Devils chose him first overall in the 2017 draft.

Devils: Visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Panthers: Host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.

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Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer and New Jersey Devils defensemen Brenden Dillon and Dougie Hamilton fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (90) and Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) fight for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9), center, skates with the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan has resigned after six seasons, opting to step aside rather than work with a new front office, the team announced Tuesday.

President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf made it clear after firing executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley near the end of the season that he wanted Donovan to remain on the job. He said anyone who wanted to bring in a new coach was “probably not the right candidate for us.” Now, it looks like whoever the Bulls hire to run their organization will get that opportunity.

The 60-year-old Donovan had consistently said he still has a passion for coaching and would meet with ownership after the season to discuss his future. Apparently, he didn’t hear what he needed to hear.

“After a series of thoughtful and extensive discussions with ownership regarding the future of the organization, I have decided to step away as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, to allow the search process to unfold," Donovan said in a news release sent by the team. “I believe it is in the best interest of the Bulls, to allow the new leader to build out the staff as they see fit.”

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Chicago Bulls' Collin Sexton talks with Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan during a time out in an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Albert Pena)

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan gives directions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with guard Mac McClung (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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