Gallant: Resilient Panthers 'will bounce back' vs. Islanders

Down 2-1 in their first-round playoff series versus the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers head coach Gerard Gallant isn't nervous.

After losing the lead and ultimately falling in overtime in Game 3, Gallant is confident the Panthers can claw back into a series tie.

"I know it's the playoffs but I thought we've played three good games in this series," Gallant told Mike Morreale of NHL.com. "This series could easily be 2-1 in our favor, but they got some breaks. I thought we had a great Game 1, and the teams were pretty evenly matched in Games 2 and 3."

"I believe this team will bounce back because we've done it all year," Gallant added.

The Panthers' limited postseason experience was the story heading into the series, but three games in, Gallant is pleased with the play of Florida's youngsters.

"It's just like another game for these young kids," Gallant said. "It's the playoffs so emotions will be amped up a little bit, but I think our kids have played outstanding and I've been really happy."

Game 4 is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET in Brooklyn.