The thrilling NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers is set to take place on October 21, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. In their most recent game, the Panthers were shut out 3-0 by the Buffalo Sabres, while the Bruins are coming off a close 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth.
The Panthers rank 16th with a power play efficiency of 19.4%, just higher than the Bruins' 16%, which ranks them in 21st place. Florida is ranked 10th with an 83.3% penalty kill success rate, while Boston has been outstanding with a 90% success rate, ranking 6th.
The Panthers struggle at 47.2%, ranking 25th in the league, while the Bruins dominate the faceoff circle with a 55.9% win rate, third in the league. Boston is in 15th place with an average of 3 goals per game, significantly higher than Florida's 2.14 (30th).
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Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers: Date and puck-drop time
The Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers will meet in an electrifying NHL game on October 21, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Date | October 21, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | TD Garden |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
How to watch Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming service: Fubo
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Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers team news
Boston Bruins team news
David Pastrnak has four goals and four assists for a total of eight points.
Jeremy Swayman's record is 2-2-0, his save percentage is .917, and his goals-against average is 2.76.
Joonas Korpisalo has a 3.36 goals-against average, an .865 save percentage, and a 1-2-0 record.
Boston Bruins injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | Lower body injury | Day-to-Day |
Florida Panthers team news
Brad Marchand has three goals and three assists for a total of six points.
Sergei Bobrovsky has been going 3-2-0, with a .917 save percentage and a 2.02 goals-against average.
Daniil Tarasov has a 0–2-0 record, with a .887 save percentage and a 3.08 goals-against average.
Florida Panthers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Niko Mikkola | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Dmitry Kulikov | Upper body injury | Out |
Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers head-to-head record
According to their five prior meetings, the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers have competed in close games that frequently come down to a single goal. The Bruins have recently taken the lead, as seen by their victories in their last two matches, 3-2 on March 12, 2025, and 4-3 on January 11, 2025.
The Panthers had the advantage earlier in the series, winning 4-3 and 6-4 in October 2024 and a close 2-1 victory in the 2024 playoffs.
Both sides have proven resilient and offensively deep, which points to a close, exciting game. Considering the history of close games, goaltending and late-game execution could determine the outcome of this one as well.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | Bruins 3-2 Panthers |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Bruins 4-3 Panthers |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Panthers 4-3 Bruins |
| Oct 09, 2024 | Panthers 6-4 Bruins |
| May 18, 2024 | Panthers 2-1 Bruins |