Boston beat Florida 4-1 Sunday, powered by three first-period goals and 40 saves from Jeremy Swayman. A combative opening faceoff set the tone as the teams combined for 126 penalty minutes. The Bruins extended their home winning streak to seven games; Florida has lost three of its last four.

By the Numbers
  • Penalty minutes: 126 combined.
  • Swayman: 40 saves, including 17 in the first period.
  • Boston: 7-0-0 at home; four straight wins.
Yes, But

Florida generated 41 shots and scored on the power play, but couldn’t overcome Boston’s early three-goal lead. The Panthers had swept all three meetings with the Bruins last season, each by one goal.

State of Play
  • Boston has a plus-21 goal differential at home and placed forward James Hagens on injured reserve.
  • Florida is nearing the end of a three-game road trip.
What’s Next

Florida visits Columbus on Tuesday. Boston continues its four-game homestand Thursday against Montreal.

Bottom Line

Boston combined a fast start with strong goaltending to turn a heated matchup into another home win.