But in 2024, the Carolina defense was historically poor. The Panthers allowed 534 points, the most in one season in NFL history. Carolina broke the record of the 1981 Baltimore Colts by one point. The Panthers defense yielded 6,877 yards in 2024. Only one team in the NFL history has allowed more – the 2012 New Orleans Saints, who gave up 7,042.

The Carolina Panthers are moving on to better things. Following Sunday's overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons they're done with their 2024 schedule and will begin to focus on the 2025 campaign. There's a long road between now and then,

Carter Verhaeghe staked the Panthers to a 1-0 lead in the first period. The Panthers have proven tough to beat when scoring first on the road since 2023-24. They had an .818 winning percentage entering the night, according to NHL Stats. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 31 shots.

Devon Toews scored two goals and added an assist, Mikko Rantanen also scored to extend his point streak to 14 games and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 in Denver on Monday night.

The Avalanche is 6-0-1 in its past seven games and wrapped up a 3-0-1 homestand. Carter Verhaeghe had a goal and Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves for Florida.