Smith's Short-Handed Goal Lifts Panthers Over Avalanche, 3-1
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DENVER (AP) — Reilly Smith scored a short-handed goal to break a third-period tie, and the Florida Panthers beat the reeling Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Friday night.
Jason Demers had a goal and an assist, and Michael Matheson also scored for the Panthers. James Reimer made 30 saves.
Jaromir Jagr didn't assist on any of the Florida goals and remains three points behind Mark Messier for second place on the NHL's career scoring list. Jagr has 1,884 points and now returns home for five games as he tries to pass the Hall of Famer.
Jagr was on the ice for Demers' goal and was stopped on a breakaway early in the second period that would have given Florida the lead. He did draw 4 penalty minutes.
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