Jagr scores 2 goals, including winner in 3rd, and Panthers beat Wild 2-1 for 9th straight

Sunday, 01.03.2016 / 9:15 PM The Canadian Press

SUNRISE, Fla. - Jaromir Jagr scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, and Al Montoya made 38 saves as the streaking Florida Panthers beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Sunday.

The victory was the ninth in a row for Florida and seventh straight at home, both franchise records. The nine-game winning streak ties Montreal and the New York Rangers for the longest in the NHL this season.

Dmitry Kulikov had two assists for the Panthers (23-12-4). Jonathan Huberdeau and Brandon Pirri each added an assist.

Jason Zucker scored for Minnesota (20-11-7), assisted by Mikko Koivu and Ryan Suter. Devan Dubnyk made 26 saves.

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