The Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 to snap a five-game losing streak in a tilt that was closer than the final score, padded by two empty-net goals, would indicate.
Jonathan Huberdeau assisted on Florida’s first three goals and Roberto Luongo snapped a tie with Curtis Joseph to stand all alone in fourth place on the NHL’s all-time wins list.
Buffalo opened the scoring with 6:58 left in a rather cautiously played first period when Kyle Okposo deflected in Viktor Antipin’s shot from the point. Evander Kane picked up the second assist on the power-play goal that came with Colton Sceviour off for hooking.