Senators' Hoffman scores after broadcast discusses his goal-scoring woes
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Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman ended an eight-game goalless drought Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, finding the back of the net with a point shot early in the second period.
The goal came at the perfect time, not just because it tied the game at one, but because it came right after the TSN broadcast displayed the following graphic while discussing his recent scoring slump:

Hoffman's goal was his 26th of the year, one shy of his career-best set last season.
(Video courtesy: NHL.com)
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