Sunrise, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Sean Bergenheims goal with 6:52 remaining in the third period lifted the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday. Jonathan Huberdeau and rookie Aaron Ekblad both scored in the second period for the Panthers, who got 30 saves from Roberto Luongo. Florida ended a 10-game losing streak to the Blue Jackets, a six-game home skid and a five-game slide overall. Jack Johnson and rookie Alexander Wennberg had second-period goals for Columbus, which has dropped six of its last nine games. Curtis McElhinney gave up three goals on 31 shots. I thought we had some energy and some jump ... we gave ourselves an opportunity, McElhinney said. Bergenheim deflected in Dmitry Kulikovs wrister from the left point to break a 2-2 tie. The goal proved to be painful as Bergenheim was struck in the face by Johnsons stick. Lucky I got the puck first, then I took the stick on the mouth, Bergenheim said. The Panthers failed to score on the subsequent power play and then withstood a late charge from the Blue Jackets, who lost for the first time in the series since Nov. 21, 2007. Cam Atkinson dished to Johnson, who fired a one-timer from the point past Luongos glove for the games first goal 68 seconds into the second period. Huberdeau tied it 1:41 later as he scored off his backhand from in front of the net, and the Panthers grabbed a 2-1 lead when Ekblad scored on a shot from the right point with 8:24 remaining. McElhinney made a right pad save to deny Brandon Pirri on a breakaway two minutes earlier. Columbus pulled even when Wennberg used a cross-checking motion to direct a floating puck into the net with 1:26 left. Game Notes Columbus forward Artem Anisimov returned to the lineup after missing 23 games with a torn triceps muscle ... Florida forward Shawn Thornton was back after a groin injury sidelined him for 20 games ... Blue Jackets rookie forward Josh Anderson picked up his first NHL point with the secondary assist on Wennbergs goal. Nike Free Canada . -- Hal Steinbrenner says Alex Rodriguez is "a great player" and "obviously an asset," but the New York Yankees managing general partner wouldnt discuss the third basemans possible return to the team following a season-long suspension. Nike Free Canada Outlet . Trailing 5-4 in the third set, the 12th-ranked Isner fought off two match points and evened it at 5-5 with consecutive aces. The former University of Georgia star had his only service break of the match to go up 6-5 before firing the last four of his 30 aces to close out Ginepri, an Atlanta resident ranked 281st. http://www.cheapnikefreecanada.com/. His recovery time is expected to be six to eight months. Seidenberg was injured in the third period of Fridays 5-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators, when he got his leg tangled with forward Cory Conacher. Nike Free Canada Sale . Messis father, Jorge Horacio Messi, is apparently still under investigation for an alleged 4 million euros ($5.3 million) in unpaid taxes from Messis image rights from 2007-09. Messis public relations firm confirmed Spanish media reports that the state prosecutor has asked for Messi to be dropped from the investigation that began in June 2013. Nike Free Canada Store . Hargreaves began his career in 2008 with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and has played with the Edmonton Eskimos and last season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.Canadian freestyle aerials competitor Olivier Rochons season is over. The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association announced Friday that Rochon, 24, suffered a season-ending torn left anterior cruciate ligament that will prevent him from competing in the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in February. The resident of Gatineau, Que., suffered the injury Monday on a free run in Apex, B.C. According to the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association, Rochon lost his balance, hit a bump and then heard a pop in his knee. "It was pure bad luck," Rochon said. "I will get through this. "Next year are world championships and I plan on being on the podium." Rochon has overcome adversity before. He was suspended from the national team in 20011 for bad behaviour and rather than brood about it, he returned to become the worlds top aerials performer in 12.dddddddddddd Rochon captured a bronze medal in the season-opening World Cup event in China and was also fourth in the aerials test event for the 2014 Sochi Games. But he also had surgery in May to repair a hernia on his left side. "He came back with the perfect balance," said coach Daniel Murphy. "A bit of bad boy craziness that keeps you in the sport, but more professional and precise with his training. "Its a disappointment but hes overcome so many things to get here I have no doubt hell be back in full training mode in no time." Rochon is expected to meet with reporters next week. ' ' '