Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (15) controls the puck while Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) defends during the second period in Game 4 of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Late-period goal helps Panthers gain momentum heading into third vs. Bruins

After falling behind the Boston Bruins 2-0 in Game 4, the Florida Panthers made things interesting, cutting the deficit to one late in the second period. 

Anton Lundell beat Bruins netminder Jeremy Swayman with a tricky short-side goal at 14:51, helping Florida get to within a goal heading into the third period. 

The Bruins came out hot in the first, playing physically and fast, leading to two opening-period goals from David Pastrnak and Brandon Carlo. However, as the game has settled down, it has become a battle of wills. 

After managing only five shots in the first period, Boston challenged netminder Sergei Bobrovsky with 10 shots in the second, most of which came from high-percentage areas. Likewise, the Panthers continued to pepper Swayman on the other side of the ice, finishing the period with 13 shots after having 15 in the first.

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