Panthers Beat Devils 3-2

Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice to move the Panthers back into first place in the Atlantic Division with a 3-2 win over the Devils on Thursday night.

Jaromir Jagr had a pair of assists and Al Montoya made 23 saves for Florida, which broke a tie with Tampa Bay for the division lead. The Lightning lost to Montreal 3-0 Thursday night.

Mike Sislo and Blake Pietila scored for New Jersey, and Keith Kinkaid made 36 saves.

Huberdeau scored his second goal by skating in along the goal line left of Kinkaid and banking in a close shot for his 18th at 3:13 of the third period.

Jagr's assist on the play gave him 60 points this season, marking the 18th time he had accomplished the feat.

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