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Panthers Cannot Allow Week-Long Break to Ruin Series

The Florida Panthers entered the second round facing a familiar foe after taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning by a series score of 4-1. That foe is the Boston Bruins, a team they defeated in seven games last postseason after being down 3-1 in the series.

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The forward slipped to the late seventh round in 2022, where Florida happily picked him up with the 221st overall pick.

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Sam Bennett News / Florida Hockey Now / 3 hours ago

Panthers v. Bruins Game 2 Morning Skate: No Bennett for Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE — Sam Bennett will remain out of the Florida Panthers lineup for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Boston Bruins. But a return could be soon.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

After ‘Tough Night,’ Maurice Expects Ekblad to ‘Be Great Tonight’

FORT LAUDERDALE — Aaron Ekblad, like every other athlete, has had rough games before. He usually bounces right back. The Florida Panthers expect nothing less tonight when they play host to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at 7:30 (ESPN).

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Panthers, Bruins on Best Behavior in Opener. It May Not Continue

SUNRISE — The Boston Bruins not only won Monday’s Game 1 against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise. They captured most of the supplemental story lines as well.

Sam Bennett News / Florida Hockey Now / 4 hours ago

Panthers Need Sam Bennett Back Against Bruins

FORT LAUDERDALE — Not to sound like Captain Obvious here, but the Florida Panthers could use Sam Bennett in their playoff series against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 3 minutes ago

NHL bets: One prop for both playoff games tonight

We picked up a pair of plus-money winners on Tuesday, a welcome addition to our NHL betting lives. Now, Wednesday brings with it Game 2 in Florida and the start of a fresh series out West.

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 2 hours ago

Locker Room: Florida Panthers Push Back, Series Has Only Just Begun

FORT LAUDERDALE — Based on social media posts which started late Monday night, fans of the Florida Panthers were melting down as their beloved team fell into an 0-1 hole against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 33 minutes ago

Who Owns the Panthers Power Play? The Bruins

FORT LAUDERDALE — When asked about his team’s power play struggles against the Boston Bruins this season on Monday night, Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice channeled his inner Reg Dunlop.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 2 hours ago

Game 2 Gameday: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins

The Florida Panthers will look to bounce back after getting punched in the gut by the Boston Bruins, who pulled away for a 5-1 win, in Game 1 of the second round of the postseason.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / 17 hours ago

Florida Panthers Could Get Key Piece Back Soon

FORT LAUDERDALE — The Florida Panthers had Sam Bennett back on the ice Tuesday afternoon with coach Paul Maurice saying the team’s second-line center could return to game action against the Boston Bruins.

Matthew Tkachuk News / ClutchPoints / 20 hours ago

Matthew Tkachuk reveals ‘No. 1 thing’ Panthers need to improve after Game 1 loss

Despite having home-ice advantage, and playing against a Boston Bruins team that wasn’t 48 hours removed from winning a Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Florida Panthers were unable to take a 1-0 lead on the B’s in a Stanley Cup Playoff series for the second straight year.

Jeremy Swayman News / Florida Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

Jeremy Swayman Keeps Bruins In Game, Beats Florida Panthers

SUNRISE — So, how much did goalie Jeremy Swayman mean to the Boston Bruins on Monday night? “We made a lot of mistakes,” Boston coach Jim Montgomery said after his team’s 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1.

NHL News / Little Box Cats / 21 hours ago

Jeremy sways it as Bruins thump Panthers 5-1 in Game 1

Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots and the Boston Bruins got goals from a quintet of different players in a 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 at Amerant Bank Arena.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

Florida Panthers Fall Flat, Smoked in Game 1 by the Boston Bruins

A week off did not serve the Florida Panthers well heading into their second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins. Florida fell flat midway through the second and, despite taking the initial lead, served up a dud in a 5-1 loss to the Bruins.

NHL News / Bleacher Nation / May 7

Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2 Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Florida Panthers are -175 on the moneyline against the Boston Bruins (+145) on Wednesday, with this game being played at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / May 6

Woof: Boston Bruins Dog Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1

SUNRISE — Things were going swimmingly for the Florida Panthers for the first half of Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. Then, they drowned. Boston roughed up the Panthers by scoring four unanswered goals, rolling to a 5-1 win and a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

Bruins take series opener over Panthers in 5-1 rout

The Bruins didn't seem tired at all. Despite just finishing their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night the Bruins took the opener of their Eastern Conference second-round series on Monday evening at Amerant Bank Arena, 5-1, over the Panthers, who have had the past week off.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 15 minutes ago

Watch: New dad Brandon Carlo scores for Bruins

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo missed the team's morning skate in Sunrise, Florida, on Monday because he was with his wife, Mayson, who had delivered the couple's second child, Crew.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / May 6

NHL Playoffs: Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Round 2 Series Preview

After quite a wait, the Panthers finally have their round two opponent, the Boston Bruins. Boston’s opening series went the distance to Game 7 on Saturday, where they pulled out the OT win over the Maple Leafs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Panthers Should Be the Favorites in Playoff Rematch vs. Bruins

The Florida Panthers made a statement in their Round 1 series by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games. It won’t get easier for the defending Eastern Conference champions in the second round.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 6

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.

Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

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.

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Florida Panthers News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

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.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 17 hours ago