The Florida Panthers will be seeking to break a four-game losing streak when they host the Boston Bruins at Amerant Bank Arena tonight at 7 p.m. ET. With a current record of 28-24-3, the Panthers are in need of a win as they head into this crucial matchup before the upcoming break for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite the season still having 26 games left, this has become a must-win situation for Florida.
In their last game, the Panthers let an early two-goal lead slip away, ultimately falling 5-3 to the Buffalo Sabres. Rookie Sandis Vilmanis, Evan Rodrigues, and Uvis Balinskis scored for Florida, while Sam Reinhart added two primary assists. However, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky had a challenging night, allowing all five goals on just 20 shots.
The Bruins, currently standing at 32-20-4, are also looking to bounce back after a heart-stopping 6-5 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning over the weekend. Despite taking an early lead and scoring five goals, Boston allowed Tampa to rally, with goalie Jeremy Swayman stopping 41 of 46 shots to secure a point for the team.
Tonight’s contest marks the second meeting in a three-game series between the two teams, with Boston winning the first game 4-3 back in October. The upcoming match will also be significant as both teams push forward in pursuit of playoff positioning.
Projected starters for the Panthers are Bobrovsky, whose current stats are 20 wins, 17 losses, and a .872 save percentage. The Bruins are expected to have Joonas Korpisalo in goal, who has 10 wins and 8 losses with a .895 save percentage.
As momentum is crucial at this point in the season, both teams will look to secure the win, making for an exciting matchup in Sunrise, Florida. Fans can catch the action on TNT and HBO Max, or tune in on local radio stations like 104.3 WQAM and 106.3 ESPN.