Panthers And Bruins Series Set

     The 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin next week as the Florida Panthers challenge the Presidents' Trophy winners the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Game 1 will be in Boston on April 17(Monday) and Game 2 will be in the same venue on April 19(Wednesday). Game 3 at FLA Live Arena will occur on April 21(Friday) and Game 4 will happen on April 23. If necessary contests include Game 5(April 25) in Boston, Game 6(April 27) in Florida and Game 7(April 29) in Boston. 

     Both teams have postseason history against each other. The Florida Panthers met the Boston Bruins in the 1996 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Panthers won their first Stanley Cup Playoff series in franchise history during their third season in existence. Florida defeated Boston in the best-of-seven series 4-1. 

     Game 5 in Miami Arena is best remembered for a third-period, go-ahead goal by Bill Lindsay as he went around Ray Bourque in the right circle and slid a forehand shot while in mid-air past Bill Ranford from the top of the crease. The goal gave the Panthers 4-3 lead with 4:57 left in the third.