Marlins react after No. 16 scores winner for Panthers

Jose Fernandez Day ended with OT goal by Aleksander Barkov

Florida Panthers Jose Fernandez jerseys

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

October 14, 2016

On a night when the Florida Panthers honored late Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez by wearing No. 16 jerseys during warmups, another No. 16, Aleksander Barkov, scored the game-winning goal against the New Jersey Devils.

The coincidence wasn't lost on the Marlins.

No. 16 for the win. Amazing, @FlaPanthers!#JDF16
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) October 14, 2016

Wow the @FlaPanthers won in overtime with a goal from #16?!?! That's so dope!
— Dee Strange-Gordon (@FlashGJr) October 14, 2016

can't make this stuff up
— Tom Koehler (@TKREFRESH22) October 14, 2016

Tweet from @Adamconley29: Thank you @FlaPanthers for your support and love. Tremendous opener, game winning OT goal by #16. ��#GodAtWork
Marlins players Dee Gordon and Adam Conley were in attendance at BB&T Center to help honor Fernandez, who died Sept. 25 in a boating accident, and accept a $35,000 check from the team to Fernandez's foundation.
The Panthers also wore No. 16 decals on their helmets.

The first recipient of the @mossconstruct Community Champions Program. pic.twitter.com/R1z49gX7M7
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 14, 2016

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