RALEIGH, N.C. -- It looks as if Alexander Semin got the message. Semin scored two goals in the third period to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night. It was Semins first two-goal game with Carolina, which signed the Russian forward in July 2012, and then gave him a $35 million, five-year extension last March. His seventh and eighth goals of the season came a day after general manager Jim Rutherford told a local TV station that he was disappointed in Semins production. "Hes one of the best talents in the world, and when he plays hard, hes one of my favourite players to watch," teammate Riley Nash said. "Its a real treat to watch him, especially the way he played tonight." Semin has been criticized for not playing hard at times, but he had eight shots against Florida and finished with a plus-two rating. Semin rarely speaks with the media and declined to talk once again after the victory over the Panthers. The teams were tied at one until Semin took control of a faceoff win by Eric Staal and shot past Tim Thomas at 2:31 of the third. He then scored Carolinas league-leading ninth short-handed goal on a breakaway at 8:57, also on an assist from Staal. The Hurricanes ended a two-game skid and improved to 6-2 in their last eight. The Panthers got a goal from Dmitry Kulikov with 5:39 remaining but Anton Khudobin held on from there, finishing with 37 saves in the win. Florida went 0 for 5 on the power play while falling to 7-29-4 at Carolinas arena. Nash broke a seven-period scoring drought for the Hurricanes at 3:37 of the second. Radek Dvorak speared the puck when it appeared headed out of the offensive zone and fired toward the net. Nash kicked it to his stick and scored past Thomas. Marcel Goc scored his ninth of the season for Florida at 15:05 of the second, tying it at 1. Jonathan Huberdeau and Tomas Kopecky assisted. "Its 1-1 in the third, and we have to get points in those games," Florida coach Peter Horachek said. "We created chances to score that weve got to bear down on." Khudobin improved to 7-2 this season. Thomas had 36 saves for Florida. The Hurricanes put pressure on Thomas midway through the first period, but the veteran turned away eight shots in four minutes after penalties to Huberdeau at 6:22 and Ed Jovanovski at 8:27. Florida continued to be hindered by its punchless power play. The Panthers failed to convert on 10 power-play minutes Saturday and are 0 for 32 on the man advantage since Dec. 28. The Panthers failed to score in the second after Kopecky drew a double-minor on Dvorak. During the man advantage, Tomas Fleischmann fanned on one solid scoring chance and Kulikov hit the left post. NOTES: Carolina was shut out by Columbus and Calgary in its previous two games. 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The roster changes have been constant and continuous since late last year, but even with their 46-man roster set for the start of the season, the banged-up Bombers will be kicking off Week 1 with a handful of fresh faces and back-ups in the starting lineup. Thomas Vermaelen Belgium Jersey .com) - Thursday marks the official debut of a new dirt racing surface at Meydan Racecourse.Jack Wilshere is in line for his first start since last years FA Cup final when Arsenal finish their season against Aston Villa on Sunday. The England midfielder has made just two substitute appearances this season due to injuries.However, with Danny Welbeck ruled out for nine months with a serious knee injury suffered in last weekends draw at Manchester City, Wilshere could start for the Gunners. There is still a chance Arsenal could finish second in the league if they beat Villa and Tottenham lose at Newcastle.Otherwise, the Gunners look set to finish third as long as they avoid defeat against a Villa side who are facing a summer of uncertainty and upheaval. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he has not signed a new contract despite reports Having won just three league matches, Villas relegation to the Championship was confirmed in mid-April and they are set to finish more than 20 points from safety.While they did at least avoid a club-record 12th successive defeat with a draw against Newcastle last weekend, they will become only the fourth club to finish with fewer than 20 points in a 38-match season if they do not beat Arsenal.Team newsWith Welbeck out following his knee injury sustained against City, Wilshere and Santi Cazorla are in contention to start.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee) and Per Mertesacker (hamstring) are missing for the Gunners. Danny Welbeck injured his knee against Manchester City Alan Hutton and Ciaran Clark are fresh injury concerns for Villa. Fellow defender Kieran Richardson remains a doubt so teenager Kevin Toner is likely to retain his place, having enjoyed a run in the first team in recent weeks.Midfielder Jordan Veretout will probably stay sidelined with his pelvic problem but Aly Cissokho is available again after suspension and striker Rudy Gestede has resumed training after injury ruled him out of the goalless draw with Newcastle.Opta statsArsenal have averaged 1.5 goals scored per home game in the Premier League, their lowest return since 1994-95 (1.3).Aston Villa have lost nine of their last 11 meetings with the Gunners in all competitions (W1 D1). Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas discusses the impact that Danny Welbecks nine-month absence will have on the team Arsenal have scored 14 goals without reply in the last four meetings in all competitions with Aston Villa.ddddddddddddOnly against Man Utd (87) and Liverpool (82) have Aston Villa conceded more goals in the Premier League than they have against Arsenal (81). Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes manager Arsene Wenger has not been offered a new deal - but would want one Olivier Giroud has scored in each of his last five appearances against Aston Villa in all competitions.Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 10 games on the final day of the season (W8 D2). The last team to beat them on the final day of a Premier League season was Birmingham City in 2005.Petr Cech has conceded more goals from outside the box than any other goalkeeper this season (10). Paul Mersons predictions See who the Magic Man is tipping to win on the final day Mersons predictionI cant think of anywhere worse for Villa to go on the last day. Arsenal have to win and I think its going to be a big win to end a disastrous season for Villa.They have 17 points and they won three of those on the first day of the season. There is zero chance they are going to spring a surprise at the Emirates.PAUL PREDICTS: 4-0 (17/2 with Sky Bet)BettingArsenal go into their final game of the season as the odds-on favourites to beat Aston Villa, with Sky Bet pricing the Gunners up at 1/7 to get the home win.Already-relegated Aston Villa are rank outsiders at 16/1 to pick up an unlikely victory while the draw is 7/1.After refinding his goal scoring touch against Manchester City, Sky Sports pundit Charlie Nicholas is backing Oliver Giroud to score the games first goal and Sky Bet have priced the Frenchman up at 11/4. Find all of the odds and tips from our Sky Sports pundits here. 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