Nick Bjugstad has carved out a spot among Florida's top six forwards, and coach Bob Boughner expects him to stay there.
Bjugstad made a good case for himself Wednesday night.
The power forward scored the Panthers' only goal in regulation and the game-winning goal in a shootout as Florida defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1.
Bjugstad skated and held the puck until Toronto goalie Frederik Andersen was sprawled out, moved well to his right and flipped in his goal during the fourth round of the shootout.
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