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Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins Game 4: Eastern Conference Playoffs – Second Round
The Boston Bruins will try to tie the series when they host the Florida Panthers at TD Garden on Sunday.
The Panthers are on a scoring spree
The Florida Panthers had a tough start to the series, losing the opener at home, but then went on to score six goals in each of the next two games to take over the lead in the series. Winning 6-1 in Game 2 at home wasn’t very surprising, but going to Boston and winning 6-2 in the third left many in disbelief. They were 3-0 up going into the third period and then got the job done. Evan Rodrigues scored twice, and four other players also hit the net for the Panthers.
The Bruins need to step up
The Boston Bruins started strong, winning the opening game of the series 5-1 on the road. It looked like they had control in the series, but only two games later, things look way different. They struggled on both ends of the court in Game 3 and had no chance to catch up with the Panthers. For the first time in two seasons, the Bruins allowed six goals in back-to-back games.
Betting Trends
The Bruins won 5 of the last 7 games against Florida and 7 of the last 11 games against the Panthers in Boston. The Bruins are 13-8 SU in the last 21 games against teams from the Atlantic Division. They have played under the total goal line in 13 of the last 19 games overall, in 6 of the last 8 home games, and in 12 of the last 18 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. The Panthers have won 10 of their last 12 games overall and 9 of the last 11 games against teams from the Eastern Conference. They have played over the total goal line in 5 of the last 7 games on the road, 6 of the last 7 games against teams from the Eastern Conference, and 13 of the last 18 games against Boston.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Florida Panthers were absolutely amazing in the last two games of the series, scoring a total of 12 goals against one of the best defensive teams in the league. Their confidence is on the highest level, and they can get one win away from the conference final tonight. However, the Bruins are still here, and this is a crucial game for them. Regardless of their performance in Game 3, the Bruins have what it takes to win and will tie the series tonight.
