The Boston Bruins face a must-win Game 6 against the Florida Panthers in the 2024 NHL playoff series. After narrowing the series gap with a 2-1 victory in Game 5, the Bruins are back in Boston. Key performances included Jeremy Swayman’s 28 saves and Charlie McAvoy’s game-winning goal. Florida’s high-scoring form, which saw them average five goals per game in Games 2-4, faltered in Game 5. The Panthers aim to prevent a Game 7, leveraging strong playoff performances from Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk.

By the Numbers
  • Bruins won Game 5 with a score of 2-1.
  • Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves in net.
  • Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk each have 13 points in the playoffs.
State of Play
  • Game 6 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on May 17 at TD Garden in Boston.
  • TV coverage will be provided by TNT in the U.S. and Sportsnet in Canada, with streaming available on Sling.
Bottom Line

The Bruins must capitalize on their home-ice advantage in Game 6 to avoid elimination and force a decisive Game 7. Key players need to maintain their momentum, while the Panthers will aim to reignite their offensive prowess.