Anton Lundell has big night as Panthers edge Bruins

Lundell scores in regulation and shootout as Florida snaps four-game skid

Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:47am

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Anton Lundell had one goal and two assists in regulation and also scored in the shootout as the Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Wednesday night. The Panthers, who snapped a season-high-tying four-game losing streak, also got two other players back from the injured list: Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett. Boston, playing its final game before the Olympic break, got two goals from Michael Eyssimont and one each from Mark Kastelic and Casey Mittelstadt.

Why it matters

The win helps the Panthers stay in the playoff hunt in the tight Eastern Conference race, while the loss is a setback for the Bruins as they head into the Olympic break. Lundell's return from injury provided a big boost for Florida's offense.

The details

Lundell's big night included a goal and two assists in regulation, as well as the game-deciding shootout goal. The Panthers also got goals from Eetu Luostarinen, Uvis Balinskis and Matthew Tkachuk. Sergei Bobrovsky made 25 saves for the win. For Boston, Eyssimont scored twice, while Kastelic and Mittelstadt each had a goal. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 22 shots in the loss.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • It was Boston's final game before the Olympic break.

The players

Anton Lundell

A forward for the Florida Panthers who had a goal and two assists in regulation and scored the game-deciding goal in the shootout.

Brad Marchand

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored in the shootout.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The goaltender for the Florida Panthers who made 25 saves to earn the win.

Joonas Korpisalo

The goaltender for the Boston Bruins who stopped 22 shots in the loss.

Michael Eyssimont

A forward for the Boston Bruins who scored two goals in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game was an important win for the Panthers as they look to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. Lundell's return from injury provided a big boost, and the team was able to hold off a late comeback attempt by the Bruins. The loss is a setback for Boston as they head into the Olympic break.