Patric Hornqvist, Panthers aim to keep momentum up vs. Blue Jackets

[ASFN Admin]

Aided by veteran newcomer Patric Hornqvist, the Florida Panthers are making history on their first road trip of the year. Acquired last September in a trade with Pittsburgh, Hornqvist did what he does best Tuesday night -- screen and score in front of goaltenders -- to carry Florida to a 4-3 shootout win over Columbus that featured a miraculous rally in the final seconds capped by the 34-year-old Swedish forward. With a mid-air swing, Hornqvist batted in a rebound of Aaron Ekblad's shot that hit goalie Joonas Korpisalo for the game-tying goal with three seconds left -- the second-latest game-tying goal in Florida history.

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