The Florida Panthers earned a valuable point on Tuesday, but lost ground in their chase for a playoff spot.
Nick Bjugstad recorded his first career hat trick and Aleksander Barkov had three assists in Florida’s 5-4 overtime loss to in-state rival Tampa Bay. Vincent Trochek’s third-period power play goal provided the Panthers the chance to earn the point.
While Florida saw its six-game winning streak snapped the Panthers do have points in seven consecutive games. Florida fell two points back of Columbus for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, though the Panthers hold three games in hand on the Blue Jackets.