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Panthers Avoid Playoff Elimination with 2-1 Win over Bruins

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots, and Florida’s two first-period goals held up as the Panthers extended their season with a 2-1 victory.

  • On Thursday, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers avoided playoff elimination by defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
  • Mackie Samoskevich and Sam Bennett scored first-period goals, establishing an early lead after Samoskevich intercepted a pass deep in the offensive zone and Bennett added a goal from the slot.
  • Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves, including 15 in the third period, while Boston goaltender Jeremy Swayman recorded 22 saves in the loss. Fraser Minten scored the Bruins' lone goal.
  • Both teams return to action on Saturday. The Bruins travel to Tampa Bay while the Panthers visit Pittsburgh for their next matchup.
  • Following a 6-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, Florida remains alive in the playoffs as they attempt to defend their Stanley Cup title.
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Two-time Stanley Cup champion Panthers avoid playoff elimination with 2-1 win over Bruins

Florida goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves in the third period and 28 overall as the Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1.

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