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HELSINKI (AP) — Roberto Luongo was just happy to finally be back on the ice for the Florida Panthers.“It’s just nice to be back part of the team Dmitry Kulikov Jersey ,” Luongo said. “It’s never fun to be on the sideline watching the game. I put in a lot of work and I’m happy I was able to play a game.”Returning from a knee injury that sidelined him since the season opener, the 39-year-old Luongo stopped 32 shots to help Florida beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 on Friday night for a two-game split in the Finnish capital.“That was huge for us,” Florida coach Bob Boughner said. “Watching him play so composed after being off for a month, he is a big reason why we won the game tonight.”Luongo was hurt Oct. 6 against Tampa Bay.Luongo stopped all 17 shots in the final period as the Jets pressed.“He gives us a lot of confidence and he’s telling us what to do, talks a lot on the ice and off the ice,” said captain Aleksander Barkov, who is Finnish.Keith Yandle and Evgeni Dadonov had a goal and an assist each for the Panthers. Mike Hoffman and Frank Vatrano also scored a goal apiece and Jonathan Huberdeau added two assists. The Panthers overcame an early 2-1 deficit for their first regulation victory and third overall win in the first 11 games.“Our start wasn’t very good, actually it was pretty awful, our start,” Boughner said. “They tested him (Luongo) early and he was really good and I think that gave us time to get feet underneath of us and start rolling a little bit. That’s what good goalies do, they make the saves at the right time.”Coming off a hat trick Thursday night in Winnipeg’s 4-2 victory, Finnish star Patrik Laine scored again In front of a capacity crowd of 13,500 at Hartwall Arena. Nikolaj Ehlers also connected Youth Dustin Byfuglien Jersey , and captain Blake Wheeler had two assists.“Overall, it’s been an unreal trip,” Laine said. “I’m going to remember every second that we spent here for the rest of my life. The atmosphere at the ring was unreal for the both games. It was a pleasure to play in front of the Finnish fans, friends and family.”Yandle broke a tie on a power play with 26 seconds left in the second period, driving a slap shot past goalie Connor HellebuyckHoffman tied it on a power play at 4:59 of the second.Vatrano scored off a turnover midway through the third.NOTES: The games were part of the NHL Global Series. It was the 25th NHL regular season game played on the European continent, and the seventh in Finland. In October, New Jersey beat Edmonton Gothenburg, Sweden. Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is planning to play a season-opening game in Prague and another two games in Stockholm next season. … Laine, who had 44 goals last season, had three goals in 12 games this season before adding four in the two games in Helsinki. … Hoffman has a point in each of the past nine games.UP NEXTPanthers: Open a three-game homestead against Edmonton on Thursday night.Jets: Open a four-game homestead against Colorado on Friday night. RALEIGH, N.C. — Even with the recent struggles, there’s something to look forward to for the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.It’s a much-discussed “Whalers Night” when the Boston Bruins visit for the game at PNC Arena.The Hurricanes are recognizing their history.Article continues below ...For the first time since relocating to North Carolina in 1997, the team will wear retro Hartford Whalers jerseys. The vintage green sweaters will be part of the scene.“We practiced in the gear the other day and it kind of took me back http://www.jetsshoppro.com/authentic-jacob-trouba-jersey , ‘What are we doing?'” Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour said.The game will include several Whalers-themed off-ice activities. Plus, former Whalers standout Mike Rogers will be honored during a ceremonial faceoff.The Hurricanes also will don the Whalers logo for its road game on March 5 in Boston.Despite the historical perspective, it’s still a chance for the Hurricanes to get going in the right direction in the final game of a five-game homestand.“I know it’s going to be pretty exciting for a lot of people,” Brind’Amour said of the Whalers memories. “Different, and I think that’s good. But it’s still another game.”It’s another one the Hurricanes desperately need to win. They’re 2-6-2 in their last 10 outings.The Bruins are feeling good after a 5-2 home victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. It marked a tremendous return to action for veteran center Patrice Bergeron.He notched four points (two goals, two assists) in the game.“I’ve been missing it for so long,” said Bergeron, who missed the previous 16 games.Bergeron, who’s in his 15th season, registered his 300th career goal in Saturday’s game.“I was trying to talk to the guys and be vocal that we have to enjoy it and go out there and just have fun,” Bergeron said.Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy, whose team holds a three-game winning streak, will have to manage a tweaked lineup with Bergeron apparently going strong upon his return.“It’s more about it’s an opportunity for someone to get going offensively Josh Morrissey Jersey ,” Cassidy said of updates to the line combinations.But with Bergeron back, it “makes us that much better,” the coach said. “We’ve been playing well lately without him, but he just gives an emotional boost. … It’s a guy that you can throw out there any time and you know he’s going to get the job done.”Plus, the Bruins don’t want to disrupt rhythm developed by some young players recently promoted. Winger Ryan Donato said he’s becoming more comfortable.“All those habits you get when you’re playing in every situation,” Donato said.After three consecutive starts for goalie Jaroslav Halak, Cassidy indicated that it will be Tuukka Rask in the net against Carolina.In the last two games combined, Carolina has a total of 78 shots but only one goal.The Hurricanes used goalie Curtis McElhinney, who was coming off an injury and in game action for the first time since Dec. 5, in Saturday night’s loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. That figures they’ll turn to Petr Mrazek for Sunday’s game.Boston beat Carolina 3-2 on Oct. 30 in Raleigh.