Panthers lose third-period lead to Islanders, 4-2

The Florida Panthers lost 4-2 to the New York Islanders after giving up a third-period lead. This marks the second time on their current road trip that the Panthers have lost after leading through two periods. Despite the loss, Panthers coach Paul Maurice noted the importance of facing challenges before the playoffs. The team is dealing with injuries and fatigue as they approach the end of the season. In the game, the Islanders dominated early but failed to score. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the second period, with goals from Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov. However, they could not maintain their advantage.