Associated Press
10/13/2006 10:24:57 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jay Bouwmeester scored with nine minutes left in the third period to break a tie and Alexander Auld made 21 saves as the Florida Panthers beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Friday night, the Lightning's third straight loss.
Juraj Kolnik and Nathan Horton also scored for Florida, which has won seven of its last eight home games against the Lightning. Olli Jokinen had two assists for the Panthers.
Vincent Lecavalier and Ryan Craig scored for Tampa Bay and Johan Holmqvist had 24 saves.
Bouwmeester's power-play goal gave Florida a 3-2 lead. His shot from just inside the blue-line above the right circle slid past Holmqvist, who was screened on the play.
Clark tied the game 2-2 in the second period when he scored while on his side. Nikita Alexeev passed to Clark in front, who fell on his left side but was able to sweep the loose puck into the net.
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10/13/2006 10:24:57 PM
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jay Bouwmeester scored with nine minutes left in the third period to break a tie and Alexander Auld made 21 saves as the Florida Panthers beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Friday night, the Lightning's third straight loss.
Juraj Kolnik and Nathan Horton also scored for Florida, which has won seven of its last eight home games against the Lightning. Olli Jokinen had two assists for the Panthers.
Vincent Lecavalier and Ryan Craig scored for Tampa Bay and Johan Holmqvist had 24 saves.
Bouwmeester's power-play goal gave Florida a 3-2 lead. His shot from just inside the blue-line above the right circle slid past Holmqvist, who was screened on the play.
Clark tied the game 2-2 in the second period when he scored while on his side. Nikita Alexeev passed to Clark in front, who fell on his left side but was able to sweep the loose puck into the net.
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