The Boston Bruins secured a decisive 5-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Bruins, who faced a challenging start, turned the game around with five unanswered goals, including key goals from Mason Lohrei and Patrick Brown. Jeremy Swayman, the Bruins' goaltender, made 38 saves, contributing significantly to the team's win. The series, marked by its intensity and the renewal of a playoff rivalry, continues with the Panthers seeking to rebound in Game 2.
Looking good boys 😎 https://t.co/6Zh4BUQuSj
Florida Panthers even Stanley Cup playoffs series with Boston Bruins after 6-1 victory https://t.co/9FAjyx37KG
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series https://t.co/uGbxMpEo72
Stevie started it tonight 👊 https://t.co/kNagszypJn
Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in penalty-filled Game 2; series tied 1-1. https://t.co/rAvoAzQlVE https://t.co/nIuDs8FSEC
Bruh why would you https://t.co/h3mvbz2ZJk
Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series https://t.co/SOCbPqohWy https://t.co/A5uOkZUHch
Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series. https://t.co/FzvEvT2ZkS
Panthers cruise past Bruins in Game 2, even Eastern 2nd Round ⤵️ https://t.co/ChrG0MXXFR
Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece. https://t.co/7gnmXzTCZg https://t.co/v8XDBZWY6w
The Panthers have evened the series with a dominant 6-1 win over the Bruins 🏒 Check out @NickGossNBCSB's key takeaways from Game 2: https://t.co/u5nQI6kPz4
GAME 2 BELONGS TO THE FLORIDA PANTHERS 😤 How many games will this series go? 🤔 https://t.co/mnWwXJnR4x
THE PANTHERS SCORE 6 UNANSWERED GOALS TO TAKE GAME 2 AND TIE THE SERIES. 😼🔥 ✅ FLA -1.5 ✅ O 5.5 https://t.co/t1ukHrwHLS
Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series https://t.co/nPaZaP8oi6
THE PANTHERS SCORE 6 UNANSWERED GOALS TO WIN GAME 2 AND TIE THE SERIES. 😼 ✅ FLA -1.5 ✅ O 5.5 https://t.co/0URcbnkj3Z https://t.co/DpAmuHfGRU
Panthers run away with a 6-1 rout of Bruins in Game 2 https://t.co/vvI5fHWbOZ
The Florida Panthers scored three second-period goals on Wednesday night, and went on to score three more in a penalty-filled third to defeat the Bruins, 6-1, in Game 2 and even the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series. https://t.co/p4L36c3NJk
THE PANTHERS TAKE GAME 2 TO TIE UP THE SERIES. 🐀🙌 https://t.co/V3OJvHwFiZ
BREAKING: Panthers get hot, netting six goals in a 6-1 victory over the Bruins in Sunrise. The series moves to Boston now tied at one game apiece. https://t.co/fWgQIcaFQu
Panthers defeat Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to even series 1-1. Game 3 is in Boston on Friday.
FINAL: Panthers 6, Bruins 1 We're heading to Boston tied 1-1. https://t.co/qGBLdeJwsd
Aleksander Barkov nets his 2nd goal of the night to extend the Panthers lead. 🔥 ✅ To Score 2+ Goals +1800 https://t.co/JQDFzSmBMe
Panthers-Bruins https://t.co/Be9fr8gFa2
Florida Panthers straight killed that second period 👀
GOAL: Eetu Luostarinen gives the Panthers a three-goal advantage, scoring on Jeremy Swayman from point-blank range. 4-1 Florida with 18:32 to play in the third.
Mason Lohrei has stepped up for the Bruins. 🔥 https://t.co/TYgOWOlfs3
Gustav Forsling with a buzzer beater to put the Florida Panthers up by 2 going into the third period. 😼 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/ArrTypNKGh
Gustav Forsling beats the buzzer and the @FlaPanthers are up by two after two in Game 2! ✌️ #StanleyCup 🇺🇸: @espn ➡️ https://t.co/Pp9X7OGP3W 🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/3Tfur0LjS7
Big save for Jeremy Swayman on Vladimir Tarasenko. But the Panthers come back and score a killer with 0.3 seconds left in the second period. Gus Forsling blasts one through a Tkachuk screen. Florida up 3-1 in the second intermission
GOAL: Gustav Forsling fires one past Jeremy Swayman at nearly 92 mph with just 0.3 seconds on the clock in the second period. 3-1 Panthers.
3-1 #FlaPanthers. Gustav Forsling fires one from the point with 0.3 seconds left in the second period.
Panthers now 0-for-4 on PP tonight, 0-for-7 in series, 0-for-18 vs. Bruins this season, including regular season. They are leading 2-1 in game, but if they're going to keep getting this number of power plays, they're going to need to cash in at some point.
Panthers now 0/4 tonight, 0/7 on the series and 0/18 overall on the power play vs. the Bruins.
Bruins too many men. Panthers back on the power play. Now 0 for 17 vs. Boston this season (6 games)
Bruins called for too many men with 4:12 left in 2nd. Panthers PP (0-for-3 so far)
Panthers are now 0-for-eleventybillion on the power play against the Bruins in six total games this season. But they’re getting another chance on the power play with 4:12 to go in the second period.
Panthers kill off the penalty, then get their own opportunity on the power play with 6:35 to go in the second period. They’re still looking for their first PPG of the series.
Aleksander Barkov gives Florida the lead 🐱 The Panthers (-170) claw back to take the lead in Game 2 👊 https://t.co/xiGia7sgma
Barkov to Sam Reinhart in the slot, he blasts one that creates a rebound and Barkov just beats Charlie McAvoy in a one-on-one battle front for the rebound goal. Panthers up 2-1
Aleksander Barkov pounces on the rebound to give the Panthers the lead! 😤 https://t.co/80xpOPA9Bp
GOAL: Panthers go ahead 2-1 as Sasha Barkov scores off a rebounded Sam Reinhart shot. 10:11 left in the second period.
Sasha Barkov pots home a Sam Reinhart rebound and the Panthers have a 2-1 lead with 10:11 to go in the first. Nick Cousins was in there helping cause chaos in front of the net.
Relentless shift by the Panthers and Sasha Barkov buries Sam Reinhart's rebound, 2-1, 10:11 left in the 2nd
GOAL: Panthers go ahead 2-1 as Nick Cousins pushes in a rebounded Sam Reinhart shot. 10:11 left in the second period.
GOAL: Panthers level this game at 1 with a long shot from Brandon Montour that Steven Lorentz deflected in.
The Florida Panthers have scored a goal.
After one period, the Bruins lead the Panthers 1-0. Shots on goal are 7-6 Florida.
Good end to end action to end the first. Panthers hold a 7-6 edge in shots on goal. Bruins take their 1-0 lead into the locker room.
END 1: Bruins lead the Panthers 1-0 on Charlie Coyle's goal. Panthers get some good looks but can't cash in on any of them. Florida has seven shots on goal; Boston has six.
After 1: Bruins 1, Panthers 0 — SOG 7-6 FLA
GOAL: Boston gets on the board to start tonight. Charlie Coyle opens the scoring with 7:48 left in the first period.
17 seconds in, and the Panthers get a power play. Will they be able to snap their 0-for power-play streak against the Bruins? https://t.co/lTY6ZzoMZ1
Game 2 from Florida tonight as the Panthers look to even the series with the Boston Bruins. 7:30pmET on @Sportsnet & CBC #StanleyCupPlayoffs https://t.co/WzJlWWiTTZ
Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2, Game 2 live updates: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins https://t.co/n7wDXMlWWJ
3 Keys: Bruins at Panthers, Game 2 of Eastern 2nd Round ⤵️ https://t.co/uqITRJi6dT
In the Panthers' Game 1 loss to Boston, they went 0/3 on the power play, just like their previous loss to the Bruins. And the one before that. And the one before that. They've gone 0/3 in every game vs. Boston this year. They'll try to snap that tonight. https://t.co/lTY6ZzoMZ1
Bruins rookie Mason Lohrei is showing slick moves and playing with more and more confidence https://t.co/ux4zqJlSHa
Panthers looking for boost in Game 2 against Bruins coming off humbling loss ⤵️https://t.co/VM2KvnniCz
#NHLBruins rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei left his teammates and head coach marveling at his poise and skill after a breakout performance in a 5-1 Bruins win over #TImeToHunt in Game 1: More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/h1Pa7Cyqqq
Panthers working to snap 0-for streak on power plays vs. Bruins https://t.co/o5BgEpTbcD
Mason Lohrei's emergence in playoffs is a game-changer for Bruins https://t.co/QVenEatEaG
Panthers get clear wake-up call from Bruins in Game 1: ‘I didn’t care for our game’ ⤵️ https://t.co/aaUQy2Ey1t
Panthers foiled by turnovers, power play in Game 1 loss to Bruins ⤵️ https://t.co/QtiNGDS5iK
Swayman makes 38 saves, Bruins defeat Panthers in Game 1 ⤵️ https://t.co/f8RbV4eHUW
Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/t4kPU92F1f
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead. https://t.co/98v5pd8xrx https://t.co/2a42E1s4UK
Swayman makes 38 saves, Bruins defeat Panthers in Game 1 https://t.co/f8RbV4eHUW
Swayman makes 39 saves, Bruins defeat Panthers in Game 1 https://t.co/f8RbV4eHUW
Swayman makes 39 saves, Bruins defeat Panthers in Game 1 ⤵️ https://t.co/f8RbV4eHUW
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead https://t.co/3WQikB7iIN
The Bruins earned an impressive 5-1 win to begin their second-round series vs. the Panthers. Check out @NickGossNBCSB's key takeaways from Game 1: https://t.co/dA2O0iqd3R
Bruins rally to beat Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead https://t.co/SbUl1Wr8vu
BRUINS WIN AGAIN! 🏒💪🏻💛 The Boston Bruins ride momentum into 2nd Round of playoffs to beat the Panthers 5-1 taking the lead in series. https://t.co/CcFGromQZw
The Bruins score FIVE unanswered to secure the W. 🐻 ✅ BOS +140 ✅ O 5.5 Total Goals https://t.co/2MEOtUjnn2 https://t.co/OtZSHf0HIp
The Bruins open the series with a dominant win over the Panthers in game 1. 😤 https://t.co/gOE2d9RqG8
Panthers lose 5-1, fall behind 1-0 in Round 2 to the Bruins.
Three-goal second period gives #Bruins Game 1 win over #FlaPanthers https://t.co/722AmoKEgr
#NHLBRUINS WIN GAME 1!!! 🙌 https://t.co/LZtJpuQgLA
The Bruins (+140) make a STATEMENT in Game 1 with a dominant victory over the Panthers 🐻 ✅ BOS +1.5 ✅ O 5.5 https://t.co/uwgoUFY0Pb
Game 1 goes to Boston. ✅ The @NHLBruins snatch a road victory. https://t.co/FLIfwBAIhX
The Bruins score FIVE unanswered goals to take Game 1 in Florida 😤 https://t.co/uzU0paRRv1
BREAKING: Panthers fall to the Bruins, 5-1, to open Round 2 of the playoffs. https://t.co/6ZutjtJfEY
Bruins take Game 1 from Panthers 5-1. Game 2 is in Florida on Wednesday.
Bruins take Game 1.
Bruins score on their final 3 shots of the second and one of their first two of the third to stun the Panthers in Game 1. Jeremy Swayman makes 38 saves for the win. Sergei Bobrovsky’s home playoff win streak ends.
FINAL: Bruins 5, Panthers 1 See you Wednesday for Game 2.
Bruins score on the empty net. 5-1.
Empty net goal for Boston. 3:22 to play. Bruins lead 5-1.
Brazeau's goal came on Boston's second shot on goal of the third period. The Bruins have scored on four of their past five shots, but this isn't really on The Bob. Lots of mistakes in front of him.
GOAL: Justin Brazeau puts Boston up 4-1 with 12:47 left in the third period, and that probably seals Game 1.
Justin Brazeau beats Sergei Bobrovsky with a backhander on the breakaway with 12:47 to go in the game. 4-1 Boston.
4-1 Boston. Justin Brazeau breakaway 12:47 left in regulation.
Brazeau lifts home backhand on break to make it 4-1 Boston at 7:13 of third.
Justin Brazeau on the breakaway. 4-1 Bruins.
Jim Montgomery calls a timeout as the Bruins are starting to get stormed by Florida in the third period. Shots are 11-1 in the third in favor of the Panthers
Shots 11-1 this period by Panthers. Bruins coach Jim Montgomery just took a timeout with 14:12 to try to settle his guys down
Bruins call their timeout 5:48 into the third period. Panthers got a few good looks in a row on that shift, so I guess Montgomery is looking to regroup a bit.
Bruins take their timeout at 5:48 of third. Shots on goal are 11-1 Panthers in period.
After two periods, Bruins lead the Panthers 3-1. Shots on goal are 24-21 Florida (15-7 Panthers in 2nd)
After 2: Bruins 3, Panthers 1 — SOG: 24-21
END OF 2: Bruins 3, Panthers 1 Shots: 24-21 FLA
3-1, Bruins. 20 seconds left in the second.
GOAL: Boston goes up 3-1 with 20 seconds left in the second period. Brandon Carlo with the score.
Mason Lohrei with a short side snipe right under the bar. Hit the underside of the top of the net and rocketed right back out. Bruins up 2-1. Lohrei continues to play at a really high level with a ton of confidence
The Panthers strike first just for the Bruins to respond 67 seconds later. 🤯 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/uCId5jBhfj
2-1 Bruins. Game must be over now. Technically 23:43 remaining on the clock, but we're already at three goals.
The Panthers strike first just for the Bruins to respond 67 second later. 🤯 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/uCId5jBhfj
After a tremendous kill by the Bruins, the Panthers get outmuscled on the wall and then not long after Mason Lohrei snipes it top shelf. Heckuva shot, 2-1 Bruins, 3:43 left in the 2nd
Bruins score. 2-1 them with 3:43 left in the second.
GOAL: Boston goes up 2-1 courtesy of Mason Lohrei. 3:43 left in the second period.
Mason Lohrei with the snipe. 2-1 Bruins.
Bruins 2-1
The Bruins take a @2_much_man penalty with 6:07 to go in the first period. Panthers (0-1) get another shot on the power play.
Bruins called for too many men at 13:53. Panthers PP (0-for-1 so far)
Too many Bruins. Panthers' second power play
Matthew Tkachuk opens the scoring between the Bruins and Panthers! 🎯 ✅ First Goalscorer +1000 https://t.co/5XkYq1a5Mp
GOAL: Boston strikes back almost immediately. Patrick Brown scores for the Bruins. 7:08 remaining in the period.
Photo gallery: Bruins at Panthers Game 1 | Monday, May 6, 2024 https://t.co/6ciovlviQz
1-0 Panthers with 8:15 left in the 2nd. Mateo Tkachuk. McAvoy turned it over
Turnover leads directly to Matthew Tkachuk's stick. 1-0 Panthers.
GOAL: Matthew Tkachuk gets the Panthers on the board with the game's first goal. 8:15 left in the second period.
Panthers kill off the last 1:01 of Reinhart’s penalty to start the second period.
Panthers start the second period with a penalty kill.
After one period, the Bruins and Panthers are tied 0-0. Shots on goal are 13-9 Boston. Shots started out 6-1 Florida. Bruins will have 1:01 of PP time remaining to begin second period.
0-0 after 1. Boston starts 2nd on a 1:01 PP. Fast start by the Panthers, then Bruins had the better of the play the final 10 minutes
END 1: Panthers and Bruins are tied at 0. Bruins have 13 shots to Panthers' nine. Still 1:01 left on Boston's power play.
Scoreless after 1. Bruins get 1:01 of power play to start the 2nd.
End of first period: #FlaPanthers 0, Bruins 0 Boston with a 13-9 edge in shots on goal. Bruins have about a minute left on the power play to start the second.
Panthers get a couple chances but the Bruins kill off the power play.
The Boston Bruins NOW have a chance for revenge against the Florida Panthers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Game 1 is at 8 p.m. in Sunrise, FL. #GoBruins https://t.co/2A9yW9M7Jp https://t.co/KcW5yePTJf
Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2, Game 1 live updates: Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins https://t.co/in0i70f8rJ
The Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins are set to meet again in a playoff rematch, this time in Round 2. https://t.co/1Haj7H69yK
Who wins the series in this playoff rematch? 🤔 Catch Game 1 between the Panthers and Bruins TONIGHT at 8pm ET on Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+! https://t.co/tDJ80DiUiC
Six keys for the Bruins in their second-round playoff series vs. the Panthers https://t.co/vePPs8Cj2C
3 Keys: Bruins at Panthers, Game 1 of Eastern 2nd Round ⤵️ https://t.co/jF3vxHNelK
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The Bruins and Panthers will meet in the playoffs for the second straight year, this time in Round 2 🏒 Check out @NickGossNBCSB's complete preview of the series: https://t.co/9o0DVlcgTY
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