ECQF GAME 2 7:41 PM - (WC2) Florida Panthers @ (A1) BOSTON BRUINS - Boston leads series 1-0 - ESPN, ESPN+, CBC, SN, TVAS

[Fenway]

GDT designed by @Alicat

Tonight's Officials

Referees Gord Dwyer (19), Jon McIsaac (2), Garrett Rank (7)*
Linesmen Brad Kovachik (71), Kyle Flemington (55)

Ntl. Anthem Todd Angilly

Boston Bruins (1-0) vs. Florida Panthers (0-1)
7:30 pm ET

National US/Canada: ESPN, CBC, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP
Boston TV/Radio: NESN, 98.5 FM The Sports Hub
Florida TV/Radio:BSFL, WQAM

TD Garden, Boston, MA

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NHL MEDIA NOTES

TONIGHT’S GAME - The Bruins host the Panthers tonight in game 2 of their best-of-7 Round One series. - They enter tonight’s game with a 1-0 lead in the series and they have a 32-24 record in game 2s when leading a best-of-7 1-0. - They have a 25-7 record in best-of-7 series in which they have a 2-0 record and they are 26-19 in best-of-7 series in which they are tied 1-1.. - Boston is in the post-season for the 7th straight season and 76th all-time in their history ... Their 76 post-season berths are 2nd all-time in NHL history to MTL’s 85. - This is the 8th Round One series for Boston since the NHL adopted the format in 2013-14 and they are 5-2 in those series ... Overall, they are playing their 37th first round series (preliminary series, division semifinals, conference quarterfinals and round one series) with a 19-17 record entering this post-season ... They are 16-12 in those series which have been best-of-7 formats.

Need to Know: Bruins vs. Panthers | First Round

Bruins Start on Right Foot with Game 1 Win

Montgomery: Bergeron 'Feeling Better' But 'Questionable' for Game 2

Linus Ullmark
1 GP | 1-0 | .969 Sv% | 1.00 GAA

Alex Lyon
1 GP | 0-1 | .897 Sv% | 3.15 GAA

Rest in Peace Keith!
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[Bruin]

Watch out for the goonery tonight, they will be desperate to pull off a win. Go Bruins!!

 

[ShiftyNifty16]

I tend to think, Bergeron has a lingering issue that likely got tweaked in 82. Then he probably did get sick and road that out. They have likely discussed with medical staff the long term, playing now vs. taking a rest and getting back in better shape in the later part of this series or maybe later rounds. If they are not desperate, why push him? It only gives other guys the opportunity to step up. Both will pay off later in the POs, 37 is not the linchpin to beat the cats.

I've seen 37 grind it out only to be beat down and drained come round 4, long term I don't mind this approach, if that's the thinking.

 

[Carl Hungus]

Bennett back and no Bergeron, should be an interesting game 2

 

[TimmytheTank]

Here's hoping for a better game from Orlov and Lindholm. Not that either was awful in Game 1, but I felt that both weren't positive difference makers in the way I have grown to expect over the course of the season.

I'm thinking this one might go to OT as the Panthers try their hardest to steal a game in Boston. But I'm optimistic the B's can pull it out.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Florida's only chance at an upset this series is with a win tonight with Bennett back and Bergeron out. Think they lose 4-3 in OT and this winds up a sweep.

 

[Panteras]

I still got us winning this series.
Mainly because that corgi picked us.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Any team can steal a game and sometimes even a series but IMHO even without Bergeron the Bruins are a significantly better team than the Panthers healthy roster.

If the Bruins get on the board early it will be hard for the Panthers to keep up.

 

[bruinsfan1970]

Bertuzzi is the one to watch as I believe he will be a big key this playoff run.

 

[BTO]

After reading the pre-game thread all I can say is Go Bruins!!!!

Florida coming out fast and hitting everything in sight and taking a million shots reminded me of how the Bruins used to play - and lose. Going a million miles an hour only serves to wear you out. Boston’s good enough that all they have to worry about it is playing their game and sticking with the process. The confidence is there, the skill is there and the depth is there so all they have to do is play their game.

I remain calm.

Go Bruins!!!!

Edit: crap, thought this was the GDT on the Bruins board.

 

[Ladyfan]

GO BRUINS!!!

Can't wait to get to the Boston Garden and the game to start!

 

[Coach Parker]

Go up 2-0 in the series please and let Bergeron join the team in Florida!

Go Bruins Go!!

 

[PastaBaked]

Game 1 was definitely a 'grind it out' type victory and the Bruins got some big performances from Bertuzzi, Ullmark (who I thought was shaky early), McAvoy and Hall. I thought Marchand, despote the goal, was truly awful. I lost count of the amount of needless giveaways half way through the 2nd period.
Also probabl;y the worst performance of Linholm's Bruin's career - he looked unwell and off his game (perhaps that bug?).

Despite all of that, the Bruins depth got them through quite comfortably in the end. A few short years ago, Brandon Carlo was out (concussion prone) 2nd D-man and now he sits 4th on our depth chart even though he is just entering his prime and his general play has improved.

I thought Florida made the right tactical choice to try and squeeze up on the Bruins and risk odd-man rushes - if they don't take these choices I can't see how they are going to win a game.
On the flip-side, the high volume/low quality shots don't feel like they are going to result in much success against such a defensively disciplined team with a great goalie.

Be nice to see a fast start tonight, but mostly the Bruins tend to ramp it up in the 3rd period.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I don't think Boston played their best hockey last game and still won.

I expect them to be more aggressive tonight

 

[VanIsle]

Lets go, win this one boys. . . . . .

 

[Alicat]

Here is the Florida Line Up Card that for some reason isn't showing up in the GDT

Just a note: I take the background image from the team's website and then add the writing and additional styling

 

[mjhfb]

Montour played almost half of last game, obviously a player to watch.

 

[The Hockey Tonk Man]

Saw Florida got Bennett back today. That guys built for the playoffs.

 

[Bruin]

GO BRUINS!!!

Can't wait to get to the Boston Garden and the game to start!

Have a great time and scream loud for the boys!

 

[HockeyVirus]

Gotta think if the Panthers lose tonight its all but over. They arent going to win 4 of 5

 

[Oates2Neely]

Bennett back and no Bergeron, should be an interesting game 2

Agreed. B’s better bring their A’ game tonight. Panthers WITH Bennett will be hungry. Always loved Bennetts game

Gotta think if the Panthers lose tonight its all but over. They arent going to win 4 of 6

One game at a time. We were up on the Flyers 3-0 once upon a time. I’m not writing off the Panthers, they’re a dangerous team

 

[Panteras]

Saw Florida got Bennett back today. That guys built for the playoffs.

Yes, but he also makes some stupid costly mistakes by taking horrible penalties.

 

[bb_fan]

Saw Florida got Bennett back today. That guys built for the playoffs.

How longs he been out?