NHL Playoff Face-off: Bruins vs. Panthers in Game 2 Showdown, Series Leadership at Stake (Highlights & Key Players)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

In the National Hockey League playoffs' second stage, the Boston Bruins, with a record of 47-20-15, are up against the Florida Panthers, who tout a 52-24-6 record, with the Bruins leading the series by one game.

This match-up is notable for the impressive Atlantic Division performances of both teams. The Panthers have secured victories in 21 out of their 28 divisional matches, whereas the Bruins have compiled a 23-7-4 record against the same competitors. Key players for the Panthers include Aleksander Barkov Jr., who has achieved 23 goals and 57 assists, and Sam Reinhart, who has scored seven times in the most recent 10 matches. On the other side, the Bruins bring formidable competitors like David Pastrnak, with 47 goals and 63 assists, and Jake DeBrusk, who has recorded four goals and two assists in the last 10 games.

Over their last 10 games, the Panthers have managed an average of 3.5 goals per game, surpassing the Bruins, who have averaged 2.4 goals in the same span. Additionally, Florida tends to incur more penalties, averaging 4.2 penalties per game, a tad higher than Boston's average of 3.5.

The Panthers have players Sam Bennett and Ryan Lomberg with uncertain availability due to minor concerns, whereas the Bruins are without Andrew Peeke because of a finger injury. Boston also has players like Danton Heinen, Milan Lucic, and Matthew Poitras who are either sidelined or questionable for upcoming games.

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