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Toronto Maple Leafs\' Tyler Bozak (42) is congratulated by teammate Jay McClement (11) after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Sunrise, Fla. Maple Leafs\' Mason Raymond (12) looks on. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Bjugstad scores twice to lead Panthers in 4-2 win over Maple Leafs

SUNRISE, Fla. – Nick Bjugstad had two goals and an assist to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night.

Brad Boyes and Brandon Pirri also scored for the Panthers. Roberto Luongo, who returned after missing Tuesday’s game with an upper-body injury, made 27 saves.

Paul Ranger and Tyler Bozak scored for the Maple Leafs, and Drew MacIntyre stopped 33 shots. The 30-year-old MacIntyre made his first career NHL start and second appearance for Toronto this season.

The Panthers won for just the third time in 12 games. The Maple Leafs have lost six straight road games in regulation and are 2-11-0 in their last 13 games.

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