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PANTHERS TAKE DOWN ISLANDERS, SET UP FOR 5TH SEED AGAINST MONTREAL
The Panthers got some revenge after an Islanders loss the other night by winning 4-2 in New York. The Isles took the lead until Jones scored his 16th on the PP before the first ended, though to tie the game.
The second period was the difference in the game. Hodge scored his 28th to take the lead. Messier would follow 4 minutes later with his 37th of the season. Before the period ended, Domi would add his 17th to end the period and put the score 4-1. The third period would see the Islanders put the pressure on but could only get 1 past Belfour for a final score of 4-2.
Ed Belfour got the win making 34 saves and moving his record to 35-21-4. Special teams were a +1 tonight. The PP went 1-4 and the PK was perfect at 2-2.
1st Star - Ed Belfour - 34 saves on 36 shots 2nd Star - Kjell Dahlin - 2 goals, 6 shots 3rd Star - Mikael Andersson - 2 assists, 7 shots, 1 hit
HOUSTON The Aeros had a big win tonight 2-1. Goverde took the win while Mongrain (29) and Lidster (9) provided the offense.
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