Sometimes, hockey seems like the most important thing in the world.

When there's so much attention paid to it, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that it's really just a game. Then, every once and a while, we're given a solid reminder. 

Such was the case tonight, when the Florida Panthers helped L.T. Victorio Fazzino surprise his family by returning home unexpectedly from his second tour in Afghanistan during their game against the Bruins

You're gunna wanna have the tissues close by for this one. 

 

 

Now THAT is what holiday magic is made of, and something fans of either team can get behind. 

(H/T: Fox Sports Florida and Sun