Bruins Fall to Panthers in High-Scoring Affair

Boston blows 4-goal lead in outdoor Stadium Series loss before matchup with Florida

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:47am

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The Boston Bruins (32-20-4) will look to bounce back from a tough outdoor loss when they visit the Florida Panthers (28-24-3) on Wednesday night. The Bruins blew a 4-goal lead in a 6-5 shootout defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stadium Series on Sunday, while the Panthers have lost four straight games after a 5-3 home loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with the Bruins looking to regain their footing and the Panthers hoping to snap their skid before the Olympic break. The season series is currently led by the Panthers 1-0 after a 4-3 home win over the Bruins in October.

The details

The Bruins will likely turn to goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, who went 4-0-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .931 save percentage in 5 January starts. Panthers starter Sergei Bobrovsky had 28 saves in the previous meeting between these teams but has struggled of late, going 3-7-0 with a 3.75 GAA and .836 save percentage in January.

  • The game is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The Bruins are coming off a tough 6-5 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Stadium Series on Sunday.

The players

Joonas Korpisalo

The Bruins' projected starting goaltender, who went 4-0-1 with a 1.89 GAA and .931 save percentage in 5 January starts.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Panthers' starting goaltender, who had 28 saves in the previous meeting between these teams but has struggled lately, going 3-7-0 with a 3.75 GAA and .836 save percentage in January.

Morgan Geekie

The Panthers' center who had 2 goals in their previous loss, giving him 32 on the season.

David Pastrnak

The Bruins' right winger who has just 3 goals in his last 13 games.

Evan Rodrigues

The Panthers' center who scored his 10th goal of the season in their previous loss.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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