Jordan Staal also scored for Pittsburgh, which rebounded after having its 14-0-2 streak snapped by the New York Islanders on Monday. Jocelyn Thibault, making only his fourth start since Dec. 21, stopped 32 shots for Pittsburgh in a goaltending duel with Ed Belfour.
Juraj Kolnik scored for Florida, which had won eight of its last nine at home against Pittsburgh.