The Boston Bruins are in the midst of a first-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers. Game 2 did not go as planned for the Bruins, as they fell to the Panthers by a score of 6-3 (USA Today). Despite the loss, the Bruins remain hopeful for the rest of the series.
Ahead of Game 2, the Bruins were looking to make some lineup changes due to an illness sweeping through the locker room. As of two days ago, they had yet to finalize their lineup for the game (Boston.com). It’s unclear if illness played a factor in the Bruins’ loss.
Looking ahead to the trade deadline, some have suggested that the Bruins should make a strong push for veteran center Sami Pahlsson. The team lacks depth and could use some reliable veterans on their roster (Bleacher Report).
On a brighter note, Brad Marchand scored his 50th career playoff goal in Game 1 against the Panthers. The Bruins were victorious in the first game of the series with a final score of 4-3 (The Rink Live).
Off the ice, the Bruins’ Tyler Bertuzzi had an eventful NHL playoff debut. He had a great assist and even stole a stick during the game (USA Today). Unfortunately, Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron is currently questionable for Game 2 due to an injury (NBC Sports).
The Bruins are set to play the Panthers again in Game 3 of the series. It remains to be seen what lineup changes the team will make and if Bergeron will be able to play. The next game is sure to be an exciting one for Bruins fans (Gaming Today).
