Bruins Fall To Panthers 4-2, Will Face Maple Leafs In First Round Of Playoffs
The Bruins’ loss to the Panthers makes them second-place in the Atlantic. They get the Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Apr 8, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Florida Panthers center Frank Vatrano (72) celebrates his goal with defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. (Photo Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports)
(Photo Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports)The Boston Bruins failed to capitalize on a chance to take first place in the Eastern Conference in Sunday's regular season finale against the Florida Panthers at TD Garden. They fell 4-2 in regulation to finish with 112 points - one behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division.
As a result, the Bruins will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The series is expected to start on Thursday night in Boston.
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