Panthers keep slim playoff hopes alive with win over Predators
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With a nail-biting victory against the Nashville Predators, plus the Philadelphia Flyers' loss to the New York Islanders, the Florida Panthers' ever-so-slim playoff hopes were kept alive Tuesday.
Roberto Luongo had his team in the contest all night long, registering 45 saves, while Colton Sceviour provided the game-winning goal.
Entering play Tuesday, Florida sat six points back of the Flyers with one game in hand, closing that gap to four with three games remaining.
Flyers magic number is 3 points gained or lost by Florida.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 4, 2018
So one win would be enough if Florida loses one point in its final three games. https://t.co/tInwNXKcA6
Florida plays the Boston Bruins - twice - and the Buffalo Sabres to close the regular season.