SUNRISE, Fla., Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Florida's Olli Jokinen had two goals and an assist to lead the Panthers over the visiting Boston Bruins, 6-4.
Gary Roberts had a goal and two assists and Joe Nieuwendyk and Chris Gratton each added a goal and an assist for the Panthers. Goaltender Roberto Luongo made 35 saves in the victory.
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Brad Boyes had two goals and Brad Stuart added three assists for the Bruins. Andrew Raycroft made 21 saves in the losing effort.
The Bruins had a late power-play opportunity, but were unable to capitalize. They for 1-of-r7 in power plays on the night.
They pulled Raycroft with under a minute to play, however Roberts scored an empty-net goal to seal the contest.
