Bruins top Panthers, extend point streak

Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark led the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers with 27 saves.

Linus Ullmark, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, delivered a stellar performance with 27 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. This win marks the Bruins' impressive record of 5-0-2 in their past seven games.

The Bruins' goals came from Charlie Coyle, John Beecher, and Jake DeBrusk, while Anton Lundell scored the lone goal for the Panthers. Despite the Panthers' previous success with seven wins in their last eight games, they were unable to secure a win against the Bruins, who now hold a 2-0-0 record against them this season.

The absence of Panthers center Aleksander Barkov due to a knee injury did not deter the team's efforts, but they were unable to convert on their power plays, going 0-for-2. The Bruins also struggled on their power plays, going 0-for-3, but managed to dominate the faceoffs, winning 62.7 percent of them.

The game saw an intense first period, with Coyle opening the scoring for the Bruins with a remarkable backhander. The Panthers responded in the second period with Lundell's goal, but the Bruins quickly regained the lead with Beecher's goal, assisted by Jakub Lauko. DeBrusk sealed the victory for the Bruins with his goal in the second period, securing the 3-1 win.

Overall, the game showcased the Bruins' resilience and determination, as they avenged their playoff loss to the Panthers last season. With Ullmark's outstanding performance and the team's cohesive effort, the Bruins continue to solidify their position as a formidable force in the NHL.