Friday, April 15, 2016

Panthers lose to Islanders, unable to notch series lead

"UNB! Network" Florida Sports Report

Despite goals from Jussi Jokinen, Teddy Purcell, and two goals from Reilly Smith, the Florida Panthers were unable to defeat thee New YORK Islanders on Thursday night and failed to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round series.

Roberto Luongo made 21 saves for the Panthers, while Thomas Greiss made 42 saves for the Islanders.

John Tavares, Brock Nelson, Frans Nielsen, Ryan Strome and Kyle Okposo scored for the Islanders.

The Panthers outshot the Islanders 46-26.

Game two of the series is on Friday at 7:30pm ET.

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