The Bruins carry a 3-1 lead into the third, with both goalies facing 27 shots.
Boston leads Florida 3-1 after two periods, with the Bruins and Panthers each credited with 27 shots. Morgan Geekie’s power-play goal, plus goals from Elias Lindholm and Michael Eyssimont, have put Boston in front; Carter Verhaeghe scored Florida’s power-play goal. Jeremy Swayman has made 26 saves on 27 shots for a .963 save percentage, while Jacob Markstrom has stopped 24 of 27 for an .889 mark. Geekie has a goal, a power-play goal and four shots, while Florida’s Brady Tkachuk has an assist and a game-high eight shots on goal.
Key Performers
Morgan Geekie (BOS): 1 goal, 1 PPG, 4 SOG, +1 Brady Tkachuk (FLA): 1 assist, 8 SOG, 1 hit Jeremy Swayman (BOS): 26 saves on 27 shots, .963 SV%