Panthers Snap Bruins' Streak, Bobrovsky Shines

0:00On April 3rd, Florida Panthers snagged a tight 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins last night at a Merritt-Bank Arena. Sergei Bobrovsky was lights out, stopping 15 of his 28 saves in that wild third period to seal the deal. Naki Samoskovich and Sam Bennett lit the lamp for Florida, who's now riding a two-game win streak, with Bobrovsky winning five of his last seven, starts. The Panthers jumped out fast, building a two-nothing lead in under eight minutes of the first period. Samoskovich risked one home at 420 after picking off a pass, then Bennett roofed it at 739 off a rebound. Bruins' rookie, Fraser Minton, clawed one back late in the first at 1933, but Florida held firm. Boston came in hot winners of four straight in 6-7, but Jeremy Swaman could only stop 22 shots in the loss. The Bruins pressed hard, especially on a late power play at 1639, yet Florida's penalty kill stoned walled them. David Pasanak tested Bobrovsky early in the third, but the goalie doe for a huge glove save.

1:04Panthers were banged up, without top defensemen, Aaron Eckblood and Dimitri Kulikov, both her Tuesday against Ottawa. Eckblood broke a finger blocking a shot. Kulikov his nose on a deflection. Coach Paul Maurice says Kulikov might return this weekend in Pittsburgh. Bobrovsky's clutch play keeps Florida rolling despite the hits, snapping Boston's streak and proving depth wins games. Panthers stay in the hunt. That's the story for today, NHL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.