Rogers' Afternoon *30 STAR* NHL SWEEPER PASS (ALL TOP RATED 10* PICKS!)
(NHL) Florida vs. NY Islanders,
Money Line: 110.00 Florida (Away)
Result: Loss
10* play on Florida Panthers.

The Florida Panthers lost the opener of this Conference Quarterfinals seven-game series against the New York Islanders Thursday but rebounded with a solid 3-1 win the next day. I think we're getting a great price on the Cats tonight when the series move to New York.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Roberto Luongo - The Florida netminder was 2-1 with a 1.96 GAA in three regular-season meetings with the Isles this season and he must have a huge psychological advantage after making 41 saves in Friday's win. Luongo did his best work on the road during the regular-season with a 2.19 GAA compared to a 2.48 GAA home in Florida.

2. Road Warriors - The Panthers finished the regular-season by winning four of their last five on the road. That included wins at accomplished teams such as Boston and Tampa Bay so put a beating on the Islanders in New York should not seem like a daunting task.

3. X-Factor - Reilly Smith's lumber is on fire as the Florida forward has three tallies and a pair of assists over the first two games in the series.

Selection: This is a play on the Florida Panthers (10*)