Bruins Extend Point Streak to Nine Games with Overtime Win Against Panthers

Bruins’ Overtime Win Extends Point Streak to Nine Games

The Boston Bruins extended their season-opening point streak to nine games with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers at TD Garden. Pavel Zacha’s overtime heroics secured the win for the Bruins, with his wrist shot from the right wing beating Sergei Bobrovsky blocker side. Zacha also contributed an assist, showcasing his crucial role in the team’s success.

The Panthers initially took a 2-0 lead with goals from Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart. However, the resilient Bruins fought back, with Brad Marchand and Charlie McAvoy finding the back of the net to tie the game. Despite a challenging match penalty assessed to McAvoy, resulting in a five-minute power play for the Panthers, the Bruins’ solid defense and Linus Ullmark’s impressive 35 saves prevented the Panthers from regaining the lead.

Notable highlights included the outstanding chemistry between Barkov and Reinhart, contributing to the Panthers’ strong performance. Additionally, injuries to players on both teams, including Ekman-Larsson, Bennett, and Grzelcyk, added further drama to the intense matchup.

The Bruins’ historic point streak demonstrates their formidable presence in the league, solidifying their position as a top contender early in the season.