6 1 Victory Sets Tone For Series

NHL Playoffs: Panthers Dominate Bruins in Game 1

6-1 Victory Sets Tone for Series

Third Period Seals the Win

The Florida Panthers stormed to a resounding 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of their playoff series on May 8, 2024. The Panthers took control of the game in the third period, scoring four unanswered goals to secure the win.

The Bruins struck first in the opening period, with David Pastrnak scoring a power-play goal. However, the Panthers responded quickly, tying the game in the second period through a goal from Aleksander Barkov.

The decisive moment came in the third period, when the Panthers scored four goals in rapid succession. Sam Reinhart started the surge, followed by goals from Anthony Duclair, Matthew Tkachuk, and Carter Verhaeghe. The Bruins were unable to find a response, and the Panthers cruised to a comfortable victory.

Sergei Bobrovsky was solid in net for the Panthers, stopping 24 of 25 shots. Jeremy Swayman had a rough outing for the Bruins, allowing six goals on 30 shots.

The win gives the Panthers a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 2 is scheduled for May 10, 2024, in Boston.