Matthias Leads The Way, Panthers Pull Off Trade

SUNRISE, FL — After dropping consecutive games to the Sabres and the undefeated Capitals, the Panthers were in need of a win at home Saturday night to keep from falling below .500. Enter the New York Islanders. After shutting out the Isles to open the season on October 8th, the Cats once again answered the call when New York came to the Bank Atlantic Center last night. After falling behind in the first minute of play behind Mark Streit’s power play goal, the Panthers got on the board with Kris Versteeg’s fourth goal of the season. After Matt Bradley scored for the Panthers midway through the second period, the Cats coughed up another power play goal to John Tavares less than a minute later. Rookie Jacob Markstrom saved all 18 shots he faced in relief It wasn’t a good night for Jose Theodore as he allowed both goals on only 10 shots that he faced. Shortly after the start of the third period, Theodore was pulled in favor of Jacob Markstrom. Markie had his work ...