SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers bounced back after a sluggish first period in their first game after the holiday break.
Mike Hoffman had a goal and two assists and the Panthers overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Saturday night.
Hoffman tied it at 3 at 6:39 of the second period with his 13th goal of the season, putting in a rebound of Brian Boyle’s between-the-legs shot.
Dominic Toninato’s steal of Valtteri Filppula’s pass and ensuing goal 9 seconds later put the Panthers up 4-3.
“Probably the most difficult thing is just we haven’t played in what we’re used to, every other day, every third day,” Hoffman said.