The Boston Bruins are facing some challenges as they enter the first round of the NHL playoffs. Illness has swept through their locker room and as a result, they don’t have a “definite lineup” for Game 1 against the Florida Panthers (Boston.com). Despite this setback, the Bruins managed to win the first game of the series thanks to Brad Marchand’s 50th career playoff goal (The Rink Live). However, the Florida Panthers came into Game 2 with a strong performance, beating the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Bruins 6-3 (USA Today).
The Bruins lack depth and have been making a strong push for Sami Pahlsson ahead of the trade deadline (Bleacher Report). They will need to bolster their roster if they hope to make a deep run in the playoffs. The Bruins’ captain, Patrice Bergeron, is also questionable for Game 2 due to injury (NBC Sports). They will need all hands on deck if they hope to stay alive in the series against the tough Florida Panthers.
The Bruins have a long-standing rivalry with the Panthers, and it has been renewed in this year’s playoffs (The News Enterprise). The two teams faced off in a close game in which Boston’s Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful NHL playoff debut, but the Panthers ultimately fell short (USA Today). The series is now tied at 1-1, and the Bruins will need to bounce back if they hope to advance to the next round.
It remains to be seen whether the Bruins will be able to overcome their hurdles and come out on top in this series against the Panthers. However, one thing is certain – they will need to dig deep and play their best hockey if they hope to continue their playoff journey (islandernews.com).
