Panthers' Gustav Forsling: Game-winning goal in Game 6
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Forsling scored a goal and added five shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
In a thrilling Game 6 showdown against the Bruins, Forsling emerged as the hero, netting the game-winning goal early in the third period to clinch the series for the Panthers. He added five shots on net, and one hit and showcased his endurance, leading all skaters with an impressive 25:16 of ice time. Over the six-game series, Forsling has consistently contributed, adding three points (two goals and an assist), 16 hits, and six blocked shots. On Thursday, the Panthers move on to Round 3 of the playoffs against the Rangers.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in Game 6 clincher
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Lundell scored a goal and added an assist in a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Friday in Game 6.
Lundell lit up the ice, contributing points on both of Florida's goals, including one of his own in the second period and a primary assist on the game-winner, propelling the Panthers to victory and clinching the series to advance to Round 3 of the playoffs. This was Lundell's second multi-point performance of the playoffs. Over the past few weeks, Lundell has been a consistent force on the ice, tallying points in seven out of his last 10 games and displaying strong chemistry with his linemates. The Panthers will face off against the Rangers on Thursday.
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Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Logs helper Friday in Game 6 win
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Tkachuk registered an assist and three shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
Tkachuk contributed to the Panthers' thrilling series-clinching win over the Bruins, providing the crucial assist on the game-winning goal early in the third period. His strong playoff performance was on full display as he finished the night with one assist, three shots on goal, and a plus-one rating in 19:36 of ice time. Over the six games in the series, Tkachuk has been a consistent contributor, tallying five points (one goal and four assists) and maintaining a physical presence with 20 hits. On Thursday, the Panthers move on to Round 3 of the playoffs against the Rangers.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Advances Panthers to next round
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Bobrovsky made 22 saves in a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Friday in Game 6.
Bobrovsky's exceptional performance was the backbone behind the Panthers' thrilling victory, making crucial saves in the dying moments to preserve the win. With a 2.03 GAA and a .907 save percentage over the six-game series, Bobrovsky's impressive run is a good sign for the Panthers as they face a confident Rangers team on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday.
Bobrovsky will get the starting nod on the road for Game 6 against the Bruins on Friday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Bobrovsky has been solid in each of the last four games, posting a 1.77 GAA and a .910 save percentage while going 3-1. The 35-year-old backstop should be able to rely on his offense to close out the series, which is averaging 3.70 goals per game in the postseason, if he can continue to keep the goals allowed at two or fewer.
Panthers' Sam Reinhart: Nets lone goal in Game 5 loss
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Reinhart scored a goal on eight shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 5.
Reinhart has been dialed in with two goals and four assists over five games in the second round. The 28-year-old is up to five goals, nine points, 46 shots on net, 30 hits and a plus-3 rating over 10 playoff contests. Reinhart has earned just two of his postseason points with the man advantage after collecting 34 of his 94 regular-season points on the power play.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Loses close Game 5
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Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 28 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 5.
Bobrovsky's loss came on thin margins, as Morgan Geekie and Charlie McAvoy had the goals for the Bruins. McAvoy's goal was reviewed for goaltender interference, but it was upheld. Bobrovsky has lost both contests in the second round where he's faced more than 20 shots, which could be problematic if he can't clutch up with the Bruins upping their intensity while facing elimination. It's a near guarantee Bobrovsky will get the nod for Friday's Game 6 in his second chance to send the Panthers to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Bobrovsky will patrol the home crease in Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Bobrovsky hasn't been at his best versus the Bruins, posting an .885 save percentage through the first four games of the series, but he's still gone 3-1 over that stretch thanks to fantastic goal support from his teammates. He'll attempt to secure a fourth straight win over Boston and punch Florida's ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals on home ice Tuesday.
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Panthers' Aleksander Barkov: Scores game-winning goal
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Barkov scored his fifth goal of the postseason in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
Barkov scored the game-winning goal Sunday in Boston to help the Panthers get within one win of advancing to the third round of the postseason. The Finnish superstar diced through the middle of the ice before beating Jeremy Swayman under his right arm almost midway through the third period. The goal extended Barkov's point streak to five games -- he has 11 points over that span. Florida's captain is leading the team in scoring so far this postseason with 13 points in nine games to go along with a plus-4 rating.
Rodrigues had two assists in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
Rodrigues is heating up with two goals and two assists over his last two games. He had the primary assist on Anton Lundell's second-period goal that cut Boston's lead to one. Rodrigues also added a secondary assist on Sam Bennett's game-tying power-play goal early in the third period. The 30-year-old Rodrigues is up to three goals, three assists and a minus-1 rating in 9 contests so far this postseason.
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Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in win
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Lundell scored a goal and supplied an assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
Lundell opened the scoring for the Panthers to cut Boston's lead to one in the second period. He then set up Sam Bennett on the power play to tie the game at 2-2 early in the third period. Lundell has been a solid source of offense for Florida as a depth player -- the third-line center has one goal and six assists in nine contests so far this postseason. Lundell and the Panthers will attempt to close out the series Tuesday in Florida.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Three straight wins
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Bobrovsky made 16 saves on 18 shots in Sunday's 3-2 win over Boston in Game 4.
It was another light workload for the Russian netminder -- this was the third consecutive matchup that Boston has failed to top 18 shots on goal, and also the third straight game in which Bobrovsky allowed two or fewer goals. Bobrovsky was beaten twice in the first period but kept the door shut over the final 40 minutes of the contest. Overall this postseason, Bobrovsky is 7-2 with a 2.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage. Bob and the Panthers will attempt to eliminate the Bruins in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Tending twine in Game 4
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Bobrovsky will defend the road net in Game 4 against Boston on Sunday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Bobrovsky has stopped 29 of 32 shots en route to winning his past two outings. He has posted a 6-2 record with a 2.62 GAA and an .892 save percentage through eight appearances this postseason. The Panthers can push the Bruins to the brink of elimination with a victory in Sunday's contest.
