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Yandle, Reimer Keep Panthers In Playoff Hunt With Win Over Islanders

NEW YORK (CBSMiami/AP) — The Florida Panthers still control their own destiny in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Evgenii Dadonov had a goal and an assist, and James Reimer stopped 32 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as the Panthers moved closer to a playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over the reeling New York Islanders on Monday night.

Keith Yandle also had a goal and assist, and Nick Bjugstad scored to help Florida win for the 13th time in 17 games (13-3-1).

The Panthers moved within point of idle New Jersey for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference.