The Bruins and Panthers set for a physical Game 3 at the TD Garden

BEDFORD – The Boston Bruins accomplished what any lower seed looks to achieve when they open a best-of-seven series on the road against a reigning conference champion in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Bruins returned home on Thursday afternoon with the series tied 1-1 after securing a split with the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. The Bruins and the Panthers will face off in Game 3 on Friday night (7) at the TD Garden. “Any time you are in a series and you go on the road and take one of two, you gain home ice...