FLA at NYI: Tkachuk brings Panthers closer

Samoskevich speaks with the media after scoring his first career NHL goal versus the Islanders.

Matthew Tkachuk speaks with the media after Florida's 6-3 win over the Islanders on Saturday.

Gustav Forsling makes it 6-3 against the Islanders with an empty netter.

Matthew Tkachuk makes it 5-3 in the third on the power play.

Sam Bennett gives the Panthers a 4-3 lead against the Islanders in the third period.

Mackie Samoskevich ties it up at 3-3 in the second period with first career goal.

Matthew Tkachuk brings the Panthers within one at 3-2 in the second against the Islanders.

Sam Reinhart cuts into the Islanders lead in the first period to make it 3-1.

Patrick Giles speaks to the media after morning skate ahead of the game against the Islanders.

A.J. Greer speaks to the media after morning skate ahead of the game against the Islanders.

Launching Benny's Buddies, Sam Bennett will cover pet adoption fees with every goal he scores.

President and CEO Matt Caldwell speaks after the Panthers day at West Point.

Matthew Tkachuk speaks with the media after the Panthers 3-1 win over the Rangers on Thursday.

Sergei Bobrovsky speaks with the media after his 400th career win against the Rangers.

Sam Bennett makes it 3-1 in the second period against the New York Rangers.

Carter Verhaeghe extends the lead to 2-0 against the New York Rangers in the first period.

Anton Lundell puts Florida up early in the first against the New York Rangers.

Gustav Forsling speaks with the media ahead of the Panthers game against the Rangers Thursday.

Carter Verhaeghe speaks with the media ahead of the Panthers game against the Rangers Thursday.

Hear what Niko Mikkola had to say following Wednesday's practice.