But the reality of their situation hit a whole lot harder after a 6-3 defeat to the Panthers on Sunday in which Carter Verhaeghe ... against the defending Stanley Cup champs.

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning ...

SUNRISE — Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Islanders 6-3 on Sunday night to ending New York’s winning ...

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning streak ...

Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning streak at seven games.

Carter Verhaeghe seemed due for a game like this. He has had so many shots on goal, so many scoring chances, for going on a month and a half that didn’t result in goals. Call it being snake-bitten.

Sam Reinhart forced a turnover in the Islanders zone and fed Carter Verhaeghe in front of the net. His quick forehand-backhand move cleared the top of the net for a perfectly placed shot under the ...