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NHL Playoffs: Bruins Eliminated From Playoffs, 2-1 Loss | 5/17/2024

In a game where the Bruins were hoping to keep fighting and advancing to the next round, they unfortunately lost 2-1 and were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Neely Hoping Sweeney Gets It Right This Offseason

For a second straight season, the Florida Panthers, the new beast of the Atlantic Division, have sent the Boston Bruins packing for the offseason. The Florida Panthers erased a 3-1 series lead and beat the 2022-23, record-breaking Boston Bruins team in seven games in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / 33 minutes ago

Bruins Exceeded 2023-24 Expectations

Despite losing to the Florida Panthers in the postseason for the second consecutive year, this time in the second round, the Boston Bruins far exceeded expectations this season.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Beantown Rundown: Bruins fought valiantly vs. Panthers, but they can only blame themselves for series defeat

The Boston Bruins didn’t go out without a fight, but it ultimately wasn’t a massive surprise when Gustav Forsling scored his second goal of the night with 93 seconds left in Game 6 on Friday night to give the Florida Panthers a series-clinching victory over the B’s.

Jeremy Swayman News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman ‘overwhelmed’ after crushing elimination vs. Panthers

The Boston Bruins are no longer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They fell to the Florida Panthers on Friday night in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss. Head coach Jim Montgomery expressed confidence in goalie Jeremy Swayman before Game 6.

NHL News / Stanley Cup of Chowder / 8 hours ago

Bruins season comes to end with 2-1 loss to Panthers in Game 6

Is it October yet? The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the playoffs, falling to the Florida Panthers, 2-1, in Game 6 of the second round, at the TD Garden on Friday night.

Jake Debrusk News / Daily Faceoff / 7 hours ago

Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk says he played with broken hand from January to April

The Boston Bruins were eliminated in six games by the Florida Panthers Friday night, losing 2-1. It was a hard-fought series for a Bruins squad that grinded through a seven-game series with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, and battled against injuries and a lack of production.

NHL News / Boston Hockey Now / 8 hours ago

Bruins Postgame: Bruins DONEdell, Lose 2-1 To Panthers

Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling scored with 1:33 left in regulation, and the Bruins lost Game 6 2-1. For the second straight time, their season ended on home ice against the Panthers.

Gustav Forsling News / Yardbarker / 3 hours ago

Late goal sends Panthers to Eastern Conference Finals

There will be no Game 7 for the Boston Bruins. Gustav Forsling scored with 1:33 left in the third period, lifting the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory in Game 6 on Friday and ending the conference semifinal series.

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

Bruins star says he played with broken hand from January to April

Time for Connor McDavid to step it up for the Oilers

Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach

Boston Bruins News / Bleacher Report / 9 hours ago

Bruins 2024 Free Agents, Draft Targets, Offseason Guide After NHL Playoff Loss

After an eighth straight trip to the playoffs failed to pay off with a Stanley Cup, the Boston Bruins have a few major questions to answer this offseason.

Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with cool backhand goal

Watch: Bruins strike first in Game 6 with incredible backhand goal

With under a minute to go in the opening period, Pavel Zacha scored on a breakaway.

Mike Milbury gives Bruins goalie playoff nickname

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

NHL News / Inside The Rink / 11 hours ago

Pregame Line Projections: Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers

With the Boston Bruins coming off a 2-1 Game 5 victory, they will look to survive elimination once more against the Panthers and force a fateful Game 7 in Sunrise, FL.

Brad Marchand News / NHL Trade Talk / 15 hours ago

Marchand a Game-Time Decision After Shocking Injury Comments

According to head coach Jim Montgomery, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand remains a game-time decision for tonight’s critical Game 6 against the Florida Panthers.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / 17 hours ago

Bruins' Brad Marchand game-time decision for Game 6 vs. Panthers

Bruins captain Brad Marchand participated in Boston's morning skate and is a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference second-round series Friday night against the visiting Florida Panthers, coach Jim Montgomery announced.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

Bruins’ Marchand a game-time decision for Game 6 against Panthers

Some optimism surrounding a team captain in the lead-up to a must-win game. On Friday, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery told the media that forward Brad Marchand is going to be a game-time decision for Game 6 of the Atlantic Division Final against the Florida Panthers.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / 20 hours ago

Boston Bruins Goaltender Secures Game 5 Victory vs Florida Panthers

The Bruins are facing an uphill battle against the Panthers, with the odds stacked against them. Prior to Game 5 they were trailing 3-1 in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoff Eastern Conference semi-final series and Boston has never won a playoff round when in this kind of situation.

Brad Marchand News / Inside The Rink / 2 hours ago

Opinion: Playoff Intensity v. Intentional Injury

Brad Marchand recently spoke to the media following a two-game absence due to an undisclosed upper-body injury. Mr. Bettman, are we allowed to say the word “concussion”?

Boston Bruins News / Yardbarker / 40 minutes ago

Mike Milbury gives Bruins goalie playoff nickname

Swayman made 28 saves on Tuesday night as the Bruins staved off elimination with a 2-1 win.

Three takeaways as Bruins force Game 6 to keep season alive

Brad Marchand gives extreme take about 'trying to hurt' opponents in playoffs

Bruins on comeback trail against pesky Panthers in Game 6

Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 16

Bruins on comeback trail against pesky Panthers in Game 6

There still is work to do to complete the difficult task of recovering from a 3-1 series deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but the Boston Bruins can push the series the distance with a Game 6 win on home ice Friday.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand: ‘Part of the playoffs is trying to hurt other players’

Boston Bruins’ veteran winger Brad Marchand put his thoughts into words on a topic that all hockey players instinctively know to be true. In a press conference following the Bruins’ narrow game five victory over the Florida Panthers, he commented on the heavy physicality we’ve seen in the playoffs this year.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Bruins Need to Find a Way to Get Dreadful Power Play Back on Track

One day at a time. That is what the Boston Bruins have to keep telling themselves. After losing three games in a row, they had their backs against the wall and faced another wall of adversity.

Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / May 15

Bruins Desperation and Defensive Effort Help Them Force Game 6

The Boston Bruins live to fight another day. After all, it is what Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman guaranteed after their Game 4 loss. Upon the conclusion of the last game, he went on to say, “We’re going to go to Florida and we’re going to get it done.” The Bruins did just that and followed their goalie’s words of wisdom.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 0 minutes ago

Former Bruins winger dead at 75

Earlier today, the NHL Alumni Association announced the passing of former player Dave Forbes at the age of 75. Forbes, who was born in Montreal in 1948, spent six seasons in the National Hockey League from 1973-1979.