Hoffman Has Goal And 2 Assists, Panthers Beat Red Wings 4-3

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. “Early on, we probably should have just kept…