Panthers stymied by Saros again in 4-1 loss to Predators
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The Florida Panthers started strong, but couldn’t finish the rest of the way, dropping a 4-1 decision to the Nashville Predators.
Nashville’s Juuse Saros stopped 39 of 40 shots to keep his team two points ahead of the surging Dallas Stars in the battle for the final playoff spot in the Discover Central Division.
Sam Bennett opened the scoring during a delayed penalty by going to the front of the net 4:49 into the game, Anthony Duclair took a pass from Markus Nutivaara and his centering pass from the right circle struck Bennett’s skate before finding twine. Good job by the Panthers of moving the puck from one side to the other with a series of passes to set up Duclair in open space.
2021/04/23 09:58 Florida Panthers celebrate a goal by center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thur. Florida Panthers celebrate a goal by center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Carolina Hurricanes center Cedric Paquette (18) and Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) fight during the first period at an NHL hockey game T. Carolina Hurricanes center Cedric Paquette (18) and Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) fight during the first period at an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Knight stands tall in Panthers 5-1 win over Blue Jackets
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Spencer Knight made 33 saves to win his NHL debut as the Florida Panthers pummeled the Columbus Blue Jackets by a 5-1 count to wrap up what turned out by a lopsided season series between the two teams.
Knight, who turned 20 on Monday, became the first goaltender born in the aughts to play an NHL game. He became the first Panthers goaltender to record a win in their NHL debut, and he is also the youngest goalie to earn a victory for the team in franchise history
Panthers beat Lightning to move into 2nd in Central
Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Saturday night.
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TAMPA, Fla. Brandon Montour, Patric Hornqvist and Jonathan Huberdeau scored in the first period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Saturday night.
Frank Vatrano and Anthony Duclair also scored, and Sam Bennett had two assists to help Florida jump one point ahead of Tampa Bay for second place in the Central Division. Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots.
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