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Bruins can’t solve Sergei Bobrovsky, fall to Panthers on the road
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Sergei Bobrovsky reminded the Bruins why they're glad he won't be waiting for them in the playoffs.
The Panthers eliminated Boston from their last two postseason appearances, but they won't be in the 2026 playoffs — and the Bruins won't miss them.
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For one night on Thursday, the veteran two-time Stanley Cup winning goalie's effort was enough to overcome all the missing players in Florida 's lineup. The Panthers edged the Bruins, 2-1, at Amerant Bank Arena.
The loss prevented Boston from extending their lead in the wild card race.
The Bruins (43-25-8) will stay in Florida and face the Lightning on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Florida took a 2-0 lead less than 8 minutes into the first. Mackie Samoskevich took advantage of Henri Jokiharju screening Jeremy Swayman , The Panther forward's shot through traffic eluded Swayman, 4:20 into the first period.
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Bruins-killer Sam Bennett doubled the lead just over three minute later.
Fraser Minten gave Boston momentum, with 27 seconds left in the opening frame. He scooped a rebound off of Sergei Bobrovsky's pads and tucked it behind him to make it 2-1.
Neither team scored in the second.
The Bruins dominated the final 20 minutes and got several chances in the third period. Viktor Arvidsson hit a post early and Bobrovsky robbed Geekie on a mini-break with 5:21 left.
The Florida goalie stopped 14 shots in the third and 27 in the game. Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for Boston.
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