Bruins vs. Panthers: How to watch, stream NHL playoff rematch
It’s still early, but Wednesday’s matchup between the Bruins and Panthers is both a rematch of the 2023 playoff matchup and a showdown between the top two teams in the Atlantic Division.
After losing to the Bruins in overtime on the night before Halloween, the Panthers have been rolling heading into Wednesday’s night-before-Thanksgiving matchup. Florida is 8-2 since that game and have won seven of their last eight.
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When: Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Where: Sunrise, Florida
Stream: Sling; DirecTV Stream
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Boston Bruins (13-1-3, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (12-5-1, second in the Atlantic Division)
Sunrise, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Boston Bruins after Niko Mikkola scored two goals in the Panthers’ 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
Florida has a 2-0-1 record in Atlantic Division games and a 12-5-1 record overall. The Panthers have allowed 49 goals while scoring 57 for a +8 scoring differential.
Boston has a 5-1-2 record in Atlantic Division games and a 13-1-3 record overall. The Bruins have a +22 scoring differential, with 59 total goals scored and 37 allowed.
The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season. The Bruins won the last meeting 3-2 in overtime.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Reinhart has 13 goals and 12 assists for the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe has scored five goals with six assists over the last 10 games.
Pavel Zacha has scored seven goals with seven assists for the Bruins. David Pastrnak has six goals and 13 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 8-2-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.6 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.
Bruins: 7-1-2, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.2 assists, 4.3 penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Panthers: Josh Mahura: out (lower body), Aleksander Barkov: day to day (undisclosed).
Bruins: Morgan Geekie: out (upper body), Matt Grzelcyk: out (upper body).
