The Panthers got a big win tonight. One that helped them in the standings, and one that helped them put the losing streak behind and look forward. Every game counts, especially when you've games in hand that must be won.
Things worked out for the Cats. Stephen Weiss broke through and scored a nice shorthanded goal on Martin Gerber, and later on, Richard Zednik and Ville Peltonen added tallies of their own.
Tomas Vokoun made 37 saves, including a key stop in the final minute that slammed the door on the Leafs' attempt to rally late, and Florida moved back to within a point of the eighth and final playoff spot.
Florida hosts the Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Columbus is on track to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, and they're doing it with the help of a 20-year old goaltender named Steve Mason. Mason has 29 wins on the season, a 2.25 GAA, save percentage of .918 - and nine shutouts. Ed Belfour was the last goaltender to win the Vezina and the Calder upon entering the league, but Mason has a chance to do that this year.
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