Matthew Tkachuk notches hat trick as Panthers best Coyotes

Matthew Tkachuk recorded a hat trick and Eric Staal added two goals as the Florida Panthers defeated the Arizona Coyotes 5-3 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

It was Tkachuk's first hat trick with the Panthers. Tkachuk, who also had one assist, leads Florida with 20 goals.

Spencer Knight made 33 saves to earn his first win since Dec. 3. He also provided the secondary assist on Tkachuk's third goal. It was the first poin