Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers on Apr 02, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 1, Florida Panthers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Boston Bruins score | 1 |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.28 | 1.11 |
| 2nd | A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.34 | 1.08 |
| 3rd | Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.51 | 0.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:20 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:39 | FLA | Sam Bennett | A.J. Greer | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 19:33 | BOS | Fraser Minten | Marat Khusnutdinov, David Pastrnak | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.57 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.3% | 45.7% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 63.3% | 36.7% |
| Hits | 22 | 22 |
| Blocks | 18 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Minten | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.51 | 0.92 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:12 | 0.63 | 0.88 |
| Charlie McAvoy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:37 | 0.27 | 0.87 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:19 | 0.05 | 0.57 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.25 | 0.50 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.17 | 0.47 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:42 | 0.44 | 0.45 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:09 | 0.20 | 0.23 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.28 | 0.22 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.24 | 0.12 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:53 | 0.19 | -0.03 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:46 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.01 | -0.13 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.13 | -0.25 |
| Lukas Reichel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | -0.26 |
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.10 | -0.30 |
| Henri Jokiharju | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.06 | -0.39 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:56 | 0.28 | 1.11 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:37 | 0.34 | 1.08 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:52 | 1.12 | 0.78 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:56 | 0.14 | 0.32 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:57 | 0.10 | 0.31 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:33 | 0.37 | 0.28 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:13 | 0.01 | 0.27 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.06 | 0.12 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:29 | 0.01 | 0.11 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.14 | 0.06 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:39 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:47 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:47 | 0.01 | -0.06 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.15 | -0.08 |
| Mikulas Hovorka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:08 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.67 | -0.28 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 0.94 | L |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 2.56 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Apr 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 3.4 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.57 — Boston Bruins owned the better of the chances but Florida Panthers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mackie Samoskevich led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.11 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29, worth 2.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 2–1 on Apr 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 2, Boston Bruins 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mackie Samoskevich led all skaters at 1.11, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 3.4 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.57, so Boston Bruins created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 29 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 24. High-danger chances went 14 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jeremy Swayman stopped 22 of 24 (0.94 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 29 (2.56 goals saved above expected).