Determined Panthers even the series with 3-1 victory over Islanders

Smith's two points, Luongo's 41 stops highlight big Cats' winOn Friday night in Sunrise, the Florida Panthers handed the New York Islanders a 3-1 loss to even the opening round best-of-seven series at one game apiece. The Panthers will head to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY for games three and four. The victory also guaranteed a return to Sunrise for game five on Friday.

Roberto Luongo, fresh off giving up five goals in the series-opening loss, turned aside 41 Islanders' shots for a muchl-needed victory, his first in his last eight playoff games.

First Period

With 4:32 elapsed in the first period, Jonathan Huberdeau skated down the left side of the ice and hit Nick Bjugstad in stride.…