In game four of the NHL Stanley Cup opening round series, the Boston Bruins took a commanding lead against the Florida Panthers, winning 6-2 in Sunrise on April 23, 2023 (Florida Hockey Now). The Bruins’ impressive performance came just a day after the Edmonton Oilers rallied from three goals down to beat the Los Angeles Kings, evening their first-round playoff series at two games (USA Today).
As the Bruins prepare for their upcoming game against the Panthers, the team is making significant changes to its lineup. Ahead of game three, the Bruins decided to “throw their lineup into the blender,” leaving fans speculating on whether the move will pay off (Boston.com). Unfortunately for the Bruins, star center David Krejci will not be in the lineup for the remainder of the regular season due to an upper-body injury (Yardbarker.com).
Despite these setbacks, the Bruins continue to lead the best-of-seven series against the Panthers, with a 3-1 record (The Rink Live). In their latest game, the Bruins cruised to victory with Jake DeBrusk and Taylor Hall each scoring two goals to lead the team to a 6-2 win (The Rink Live).
The Bruins’ success has drawn the attention of longtime Flyers TV broadcaster Jim Jackson, who will call the play-by-play for the surprising Bruins-Panthers playoff series on TNT (Broad Street Buzz). Bruins fans can stay tuned for live updates and analysis throughout the game on various platforms, including CBS Sports and The Boston Globe.
As the Bruins gear up for their next game, fans are optimistic that the team’s lineup shuffle will continue to pay off, allowing them to maintain their lead and advance to the next round of the playoffs (Stanley Cup of Chowder).