The Florida Panthers ended 2018 on high note, storming back from a three-goal first period deficit to edge the faltering Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout on New Year’s Eve at Little Caesar’s Arena.
Detroit scored its three goals on just eight shots in the opening frame, forcing head coach Bob Boughner to replace Roberto Luongo with James Reimer at the start of the second period.
Reimer, coming off an impressive 34-save performance against Philadelphia on Saturday, stopped 12 shots and all three Red Wing attempts in the skills competition to help Florida capture two points.