Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers: Game Preview, Predictions, and Odds for 2024 NHL Playoffs Round 2 Game 5 | May 14, 2024
The Boston Bruins are set to face the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs East Second Round at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The game, scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET, will be broadcast on CBC, TVAS, ESPN, and SN.
The Panthers currently lead the series 3-1 and are just one win away from securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Final. Although the Bruins started the series with a victory, they now find themselves on the brink of elimination.
In Game 4, the Bruins initially took a 2-0 lead in the first period with goals from David Pastrnak and Brandon Carlo. However, the Panthers began to rally in the second period with a goal from Anton Lundell.
Sam Bennett scored a power play goal early in the third period to tie the game at 2-2. Less than four minutes later, Aleksander Barkov found the back of the net, giving Florida the lead. Despite their best efforts, the Bruins were unable to score again to tie the game.
Game 5 is a must-win for the Bruins, while the Panthers have the opportunity to clinch the series. Both teams have much at stake, setting the stage for an electrifying match.
