Panthers beat Capitals in OT, win first playoff series since 1996 - Sportsnet.ca

Carter Verhaeghe scored the OT winner to send the Panthers to the second round by beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 6 Friday night. It's the franchise's first playoff series victory since 1996 when Florida reached the Stanley Cup Final.

WASHINGTON (AP) Jonathan Huberdeau couldn't remember what it was like to be on the smiling side of a handshake line. The feelings were so strong after he and the Florida Panthers beat the Washington… [+4049 chars]

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