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Bruins vs Panthers Second Round Playoff Series Preview

As the second round of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs get going, we are here at Last Word to give you all you need to know on the upcoming action. This time around it is a rivalry based purely on recent Eastern Conference supremacy, the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins.

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Greenberg: Best Stories of Cup Playoffs are the ‘Feel Good’ Ones

Every round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs has its unlikely heroes; this year is no exception. Players you least expect emerge as heroes. Florida had its share of feel-good stories in last year’s ascent to the Cup Final.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 1 hour ago

Florida Panthers Rested, Missing 1 Key Player for Boston Bruins

FORT LAUDERDALE — It has been a week since the Florida Panthers won their first-round playoff round and tonight, they open the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Bruins.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 17 minutes ago

Pressure May Be Off the Bruins (and On the Florida Panthers)

FORT LAUDERDALE — Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov was asked Sunday what he thought of his team being the presumptive favorite in its upcoming series against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 1 hour ago

Game 1 Gameday: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins

The Florida Panthers (finally) return to action tonight when they host the Boston Bruins at Amerant Bank Arena in Game 1 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / 1 hour ago

NHL Playoffs Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – May 6

There is just the one Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round game on the menu Monday, and anytime goal-scorer odds for players from each squad are listed below.

Florida Panthers News / Little Box Cats / 1 hour ago

LBC’s 2024 NHL Playoff Predictions Contest: Second Round

Alright Florida Panthers fans, the time has come to make your selections for round two of the Litter Box Cats annual playoff predictions contest. Like the first round, the format for the division finals is a confidence picks set-up.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 29 minutes ago

Panthers star throws some shade at defeated Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not having the best weekend.

Bruins face spectre of blown series lead against Panthers

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

The best Stanley Cup Final games of all time

The 'Most postseason goals in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Bruins face spectre of blown series lead against Panthers

After avoiding blowing a 3-1 series lead in successive seasons with their 2-1 overtime win over the Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the Bruins will immediately face the team that beat them three times in a row facing elimination in the first-round of the 2023 playoffs, the Panthers.

David Pastrnak's OT goal lifts Bruins in Game 7 vs. Maple Leafs

Watch: Pastrnak's OT winner helps Bruins survive Leafs

Matthew Tkachuk on Leafs/Bruins series: ‘I think we all knew it was probably going to be Boston’

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Most postseason goals in NHL history' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 13 hours ago

Panthers recall several players ahead of round two of playoffs

The Panthers have built out their list of black aces, recalling seven players ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ second round.

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / 11 hours ago

Florida Panthers Will Miss Star Centre for Game 1 Against Bruins

After sustaining an injury during the Stanley Cup Playoffs opening round, Florida Panthers star centre Sam Bennett will miss Game 1 on Monday. The status of the former Calgary Flames player is day-to-day and he has made progress towards a return to the ice when the Panthers and Boston Bruins meet for their second-round playoff series.

Sam Bennett News / ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

Panthers’ Sam Bennett gets positive injury update ahead of Bruins series, but there’s a catch

The Florida Panthers are getting some pretty good news ahead of their next playoff series. Panthers center Sam Bennett might be able to play against the Boston Bruins following an injury, per Sports Net Canada.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

No Surprise Here: Sasha Barkov a Selke Finalist

FORT LAUDERDALE — In what should come as no surprise to anyone, Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov was named one of three finalists for the Selke Trophy which goes to the “forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game.” The other finalists: Toronto’s Auston Matthews and Carolina’s Jordan Staal.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 17 hours ago

NHL announces 2024 Selke Trophy finalists

The NHL has announced the finalists for the 2024 Selke Trophy.

This Game 7 loss is a different type of disappointment, failure for Maple Leafs

Leafs' Auston Matthews named finalist for Lady Byng Trophy

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 20 hours ago

Florida Panthers Have Struggled Against Bruins This Season

The Florida Panthers have not beaten the Boston Bruins since knocking them out of the first round in Game 7 last year. Boston went unbeaten in four games against the Panthers this season, with two of those games coming in overtime including a month ago at the Garden.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 11 hours ago

Round 2: Full Schedule for Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins

The Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins will square off in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season. Late Saturday night, the NHL announced the full series schedule.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 9 hours ago

Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins in Round 2. When It Will Start

The Florida Panthers had to wait a couple of extra days, but now know their opponent in the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals. For the second straight postseason, Florida will have to get through the Boston Bruins to move on.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 11 hours ago

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Series Recap | 05/03/2024

The Battle for Florida delivered on the rivalry intensity. The score didn’t always reflect how close each game was, as games four and five were blowout wins.

Florida Panthers News / The Hockey Writers / 21 hours ago

Panthers Have Built an Electric Playoff Atmosphere

The Florida Panthers have taken down their in-state rival in the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 4-1 after winning Game 5 6-1. On Tuesday night, they

Spencer Knight News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2

Panthers recall young netminder for depth fortification

The Florida Panthers are bringing up goalie Spencer Knight for a little postseason depth insurance.

Lightning HC's controversial comment caused him more pain than series defeat

NHL announces 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy finalists

Avalanche beat Jets to advance to NHL playoffs second round

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Carter Verhaeghe News / Full Press Hockey / May 1

Carter Verhaeghe is a Playoff Performer for the Florida Panthers

To quote the late great Bob Cole, “There is a new bunch on the block.” The Florida Panthers knocked out their in-state rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning, in five games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 29