Florida Panthers Defeat New York Islanders 6-3

In a dramatic game at UBS Arena, the Florida Panthers overcame a 3-0 deficit to defeat the New York Islanders 6-3. Matthew Tkachuk led the Panthers with two goals and an assist, while Sam Bennett scored the go-ahead goal in the third period. The Islanders initially took control with three quick goals, but faltered defensively, allowing six unanswered goals from the Panthers. Spencer Knight, the Panthers' goaltender, rebounded by stopping 22 consecutive shots after a shaky start. The loss highlighted the Islanders' struggles to protect leads, a recurring issue under coach Patrick Roy. The Panthers improved their record to 2-0-0, while the Islanders faced their second loss in three games.