Charlie McAvoy had a goal and an assist to help the Boston Bruins stave off elimination with a 2-1 win against the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.
Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman, who told reporters this week that the Bruins would stay alive in Game 5 and force a Game 6, made 28 saves as his club outlasted the Florida Panthers 2-1 in Game 5 of their NHL playoff series on Tuesday night.
Here are three key takeaways from the Bruins' big victory.
Montgomery decided to use some visuals.
Earlier today, the NHL Alumni Association announced the passing of former player Dave Forbes at the age of 75. Forbes, who was born in Montreal in 1948, spent six seasons in the National Hockey League from 1973-1979.
The Bruins had an amazing first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, fighting until the end to knock the Maple Leafs out and move forward to the second round.
Unfortunately for Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand and the Bruins, the star winger’s past will always haunt him, no matter how much he’s changed his game.
It’s been quite a challenging second-round series for the Boston Bruins. After defeating the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1, it’s been nothing but success for the Sunshine State since then, with the Panthers winning three straight games by a combined score of 15-5.
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand participated in the team's morning skate but will not play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Tuesday night versus the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., coach Jim Montgomery announced.
The Boston Bruins find themselves in a three-games-to-one hole and facing elimination against a Florida Panthers team that has dominated Boston for large stretches of the series, particularly in five-on-five play.
Unfortunately for the Boston Bruins, things are not going to get any easier as they face elimination in Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. After missing Game 4 with an upper-body injury, Bruins captain Brad Marchand has been ruled out for Game 5 on Tuesday in Sunrise.
Win or lose, Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman always oozes optimistic enthusiasm. That was the case following his team’s frustrating 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins are staring down elimination as they head into Game 5 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers. After an auspicious start in Game 1, it has pretty much been all downhill for the team since then.
Action Network hockey expert Brian Paget shares a prediction for Tuesday's NHL game between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
The Boston Bruins are facing a difficult task if they want to mount a comeback after their three consecutive disappointing losses to the Panthers in Games 2, 3, and 4.
The Boston Bruins fell down 3-1 in the second round against the Florida Panthers after a 3-2 loss in Game 4 on Sunday, but that did not come without controversy, as the Bruins challenged Sam Bennett’s tying goal, in which is looked like he pushed Charlie Coyle into goaltender Jeremy Swayman, but the call was upheld.
The Boston Bruins face tall odds in their effort to keep their Eastern Conference semifinal series alive when they face the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.
The Boston Bruins are on the brink of elimination after a controversial 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.
After two games of giving up six goals against the Florida Panthers, the Bruins had a much better chance but unfortunately lost 3-2. It was a game full of favoritism by the referees and complete nonsense.
An injury to one of their best players makes Sunday's must-win matchup even more difficult for the Bruins.
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