The Florida Panthers are ready to start the first game of the season at home with the Boston Bruins on October 08, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Florida had a great season last year, going 52-24-6 overall and 25-8-4 in Atlantic Division games. With 63 goals in 268 chances, the Panthers scored 23.5% of their power play chances, making them very dangerous.
Boston, on the other hand, had an overall record of 47-20-15 and a division record of 24-11-4. The Bruins scored 54 goals on 243 power play tries, which is a 22.2% success rate.
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Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins: Date and puck-drop time
The Florida Panthers are scheduled to meet the Boston Bruins in a thrilling NHL battle on October 08, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Amerant Bank Arena, in Sunrise, Florida.
| Date | October 08, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Location | Sunrise, Florida |
How to watch Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
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Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins team news
Florida Panthers team news
Sergei Bobrovsky had a great season. He went 36-17-4, allowed 2.37 goals per game, had a .915 save percentage, and had six shutouts.
Chris Driedger, the backup goalie, competed well, with a record of 1-1-0, a 2.51 goals against average, and a .917 save percentage, but he didn't score any shutouts.
Sam Reinhart scored 57 goals and scored 94 points, making him an offensive force.
Florida Panthers injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Tomas Nosek | Upper body injury | Out |
Boston Bruins team news
Joonas Korpisalo experienced a rough season. He finished with a record of 21-26-4, a goals-against average of 3.27, and a save percentage of .890, but he didn't record a shutout.
Jeremy Swayman had a good 25-10-8 record with a 2.53 GAA, and a .916 SV%, along with three shutouts.
David Pastrnak scored 47 goals and set up 63 assists to give his team 110 points.
Boston Bruins Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | Illness | Day-to-Day |
| Matthew Poitras | Undisclosed | Day-to-Day |
Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins head-to-head record
The Florida Panthers have crushed the Boston Bruins in their last five meetings, winning four of those instances. There were two big wins for Florida: a 6-1 win on May 9th, 2024, as well as a 6-2 win on May 11, 2024. These wins show that Florida can beat Boston's defense. The Bruins won 2-1 on the 15th of May 2024, but the Panthers won their most recent game, 2-1, on May 18, 2024, which was also a close one. Due to their recent achievements against Boston, especially their ability to score when it mattered most, Florida may have an advantage in this battle. But because of close games in the past, the Bruins will want to tighten up their defense and try to turn things around in the first game of the season.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 | Panthers 2-1 Bruins |
| May 15, 2024 | Bruins 2-1 Panthers |
| May 13, 2024 | Panthers 3-2 Bruins |
| May 11, 2024 | Panthers 6-2 Bruins |
| May 09, 2024 | Panthers 6-1 Bruins |