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The Boston Bruins are going to need to be much better than what they confirmed on Wednesday night time in the event that they hope to win the Stanley Cup for the primary time since 2011.
After claiming a 1-0 collection lead at TD Backyard on Monday night time, the Bruins fell to the Florida Panthers 6-3 in Sport 2 on Wednesday, and the first-round matchup between the 2 Atlantic Division foes will now shift to FLA Stay Enviornment tied 1-1.
The Panthers by no means trailed in Sport 2, with Sam Bennett—taking part in his first recreation since March 20—opening the scoring simply 1:42 into the second interval.
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers
WELCOME BACK SAM BENNETT ‼️ pic.twitter.com/0iHPYocPxP
The Bruins tied the sport on a shorthanded purpose by Brad Marchand on the 12:13 mark of the second interval, however Eric Staal restored Florida’s lead simply over two minutes later.
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
The Shorty King returns to the throne. pic.twitter.com/ER9oJdybXN
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers
Go proper on forward 👏 pic.twitter.com/tpBdPByGaK
The Bruins tied the sport once more within the second interval because of a purpose by Tyler Bertuzzi on the 17:01 mark, however the Panthers put collectively a dominant third interval to shut out the sport and tie the collection.
Boston Bruins @NHLBruins
Bert appears to be having fun with the postseason. pic.twitter.com/4OeIYVSPq9
Brandon Montour scored twice within the remaining body, and Carter Verhaeghe additionally added a purpose to place the Panthers up 5-2 in what was an outrageously sloppy and uncharacteristic remaining 20 minutes by Boston.
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers
BRANDON MONTOUR EVERYBODY pic.twitter.com/xyByoZa9UA
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers
THE SWAG? 🔛 pic.twitter.com/C4kyMZgRRj
Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers
MONTY MANIA pic.twitter.com/FZtyDgL43l
Nobody mentioned it was going to be straightforward for the Bruins to take down the Panthers, however the Black and Gold are anticipated to play much better than they did on Wednesday night time. The absence of captain Patrice Bergeron due to an damage has been obtrusive, however that is no excuse for a membership that set league data for essentially the most wins and most factors in a single season.
Eetu Luostarinen scored on the empty internet with simply over two minutes remaining within the third interval to offer the Panthers a 6-2 and put the sport firmly out of attain.
Bruins winger Taylor Corridor additionally scored in rubbish time to make it 6-3.
After the sport, followers and members of the media lambasted the Bruins for a sloppy efficiency and blowing the chance to take a 2-0 collection lead on dwelling ice:
Lauren Campbell 💍 Willand @lalalalaurrrren
If Jim Montgomery wasn’t thrilled with the Bruins’ efficiency in Sport 1, I can not think about what he’ll consider Sport 2. Simply sloppy.
Ian McLaren @iancmclaren
Bruins D tonight pic.twitter.com/GAZ8UyBvFa
Scott McLaughlin @smclaughlin9
Sure, give the Panthers credit score, however the Bruins have fairly actually handed them this recreation. Nonetheless time for a comeback, however they’ve actually overwhelmed themselves thus far.
Morey Hershgordon @MHershgordon
Bruins are actually hurting themselves. It has been a difficulty all recreation. Panthers might simply have 5 or 6.
Alex Barth @RealAlexBarth
Sloppy recreation from the Bruins tonight. No means round it. Guys looking of sync recurrently.
Andy Gresh @TheRealGresh
goddamnit. #nhlbruins
Too many errors and florida has taken benefit in a serious means. Didnt see the Bruins being this sloppy.
B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIce
Bruins followers try to beat the postgame site visitors 😅 pic.twitter.com/RVra9DJqOT
Eric Engels @EricEngels
Actually nice recreation from the Panthers. Robust defensively, opportunistic offensively.
Thought the Bruins performed this one too cute. Did not like their play choice. Appeared to be annoyed at occasions by how little house there was within the center, which can be a credit score to Panthers D-gm
Whereas there isn’t any want for Bruins followers to panic simply but, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are a wholly totally different rodeo, and Boston might want to buckle down if it needs to achieve the subsequent spherical.
The Bruins and Panthers will meet in Sport 3 on Friday at FLA Stay Enviornment.
