Predators, Panthers split preseason doubleheader

Nashville Predators defenseman Jonathon Blum (7) scores against Florida Panthers goalie Brian Foster during the second period of the first of two preseason NHL hockey games, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) / Wilfredo Lee

SUNRISE, Fla. — First-round draft pick Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, and Tim Kennedy scored midway through the third period to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3 win and a doubleheader split with the Nashville Predators on Monday night.

Nashville took the opener 5-3 earlier in the day.

Eric Selleck and Mike Santorelli also scored in the nightcap for the Panthers, and Scott Clemmensen made 23 saves.

In the opener, Jani Lujunen's goal with 3:11 left broke a tie and put Nashville ahead for good. The teams used different rosters for both games.