Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo (1) looks back as the puck shot by New York Islanders center John Tavares slips past into the net for a goal during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo (1) looks back as the puck shot by New York Islanders center John Tavares slips past into the net for a goal during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Philadelphia — Michal Neuvirth stopped 31 shots in his first start of the playoff series, helping the Philadelphia Flyers stave off a sweep with a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

The Capitals still lead the series 3-1 headed into Game 5 Friday night in Washington.

Shayne Gostisbehere and Andrew MacDonald each scored for the Flyers.

Neuvirth was sensational in the third after T.J. Oshie scored early in the period to make it 2-1.

The game was marred by a scary hit that saw Flyers center Scott Laughton leave on a stretcher. After the game, the team said all tests were negative and that Laughton will remain overnight at Jefferson Hospital for precautionary reasons.

Panthers 2, Islanders 1

New York — Alex Petrovic scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Florida beat New York to even their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.

Teddy Purcell also scored for Florida and Jaromir Jagr had an assist for his 200th career playoff point. Roberto Luongo stopped 26 shots.

John Tavares had his third goal of the series for New York, and Thomas Greiss finished with 27 saves.

Blackhawks’ Shaw Disciplined

Chicago — The NHL suspended Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw for one game for yelling an anti-gay slur from the penalty box and fined him $5,000 for an inappropriate gesture toward the officials during Chicago’s Game 4 loss to the St. Louis Blues.

Shaw will miss Game 5 in St. Louis tonight and he will be required to undergo sensitivity training.

The league’s announcement on Wednesday came hours after Shaw apologized for his outburst the previous night. Shaw said he couldn’t sleep after the game and watching video of his outburst was difficult. It was video of the incident that went viral on social media, prompting sharp criticism and an NHL investigation.