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Panthers Snap 8-Game Home Skid With 4-1 Win Over Canadiens

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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Backup goalie Chris Driedger stopped 33 shots, Mike Hoffman had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers broke their eight-game home losing streak Saturday with a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

On a night when Roberto Luongo’s number was retired, the former Florida goalie gave the team a pep talk during a pregame ceremony — and the Panthers took it to heart.

“We have to believe in ourselves right now and enjoy the moment. Work your hearts out,” the 40-year-old Luongo told players, sitting behind him on the home bench, shortly before his No.