Panthers 2, Thrashers 1 (AP)

Too little, too late was the story of the Florida Panthers' season. Mike Van Ryn's overtime goal, his second score of the game, lifted the Panthers past the Atlanta Thrashers 2-1 on Tuesday night. Van Ryn took a pass from Joe Nieuwendyk in the left circle and his slap shot went over the shoulder of Adam Berkhoel at 1:34 of overtime.

• Panthers 2, Thrashers 1 (AP)