Sunshine, Florida In Game 5 of their NHL playoff series against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins avoided elimination by defeating them 2-1. Jeremy Swayman supported his victory pledge with 28 saves, and Charlie McAvoy added the game-winning goal to the history of disputed goals in this matchup. The Bruins, who also won a Game 7 against Toronto in Round 1, are now 2-0 in elimination games this season thanks to a goal by Morgan Geekie. They have also managed to contain the Panthers’ offensive.
Florida’s Sam Reinhart scored, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves. Combined, Florida scored 15 goals on 107 shots in Games 2, 3, and 4, all of which the Panthers won. As a result, Florida’s advantage in the series was cut to 3-2. However, on Tuesday, Swayman appeared to be in complete control the whole game as the Panthers were limited to just 29 shots. Boston will host Game 6 on Friday. If needed, Sunday’s Game 7 would return to Florida.
“The reality is that we’re going to go to Florida and we’re going to play the same game and we’re going to get it done,” Swayman stated following the conclusion of Game 4. “I’m confident in this squad. And we’re really motivated and full of confidence to bring it back to Boston.”
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