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Bruins Face Panthers Amidst Injury Concerns
8 Nov
Summary
- Bruins host Panthers today at TD Garden.
- Brad Marchand sidelined with knee injury until December.
- Boston is on a three-game win streak, Panthers lost yesterday.
The Boston Bruins are hosting the Florida Panthers today at TD Garden for their first meeting of the season. The game is scheduled for 1 PM and can be followed on NESN and 98.5 The Sports Hub. Fans will be disappointed to learn that forward Brad Marchand is still out with a knee injury, with his return not anticipated until December.
The Bruins are entering this contest on a strong note, having won their last three games. Their most recent victory was a 6-2 win on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. The team has seen contributions from across its lines, with 12 different players scoring goals during their recent win streak.
In contrast, the Florida Panthers are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals yesterday. Despite this, key players like Matthew Tkachuk have been performing well, accumulating nine points in his last five games. The Bruins boast a strong offense, ranking 6th in the NHL with 3.71 goals for per game, and a solid defense, fourth in the league with a 2.35 goals against average.
