- Matchup: Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Broadcast: Scripps Sports Local
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This Wednesday, the Boston Bruins (32-20-4) visit Amerant Bank Arena to face off against the Florida Panthers (28-24-3).
The Boston Bruins recently showcased a strong performance, ending their last game in a 5-5 tie against the Lightning. They had a notable offensive display, securing goals on 5 of the 34 shots taken. Additionally, the Bruins capitalized on 1 out of 3 power play opportunities and served 25 penalty minutes during the match.
This season, Bruins’ opponents have received 209 power play opportunities (leading the NHL) resulting in 48 power play goals. Boston has faced 1,686 shots with a .896 save percentage. With 1,521 shots taken, they have achieved a shooting percentage of 12.4%. Even strength statistics show the Bruins allowing 127 goals while scoring 146. On the power play, they have had 160 opportunities, notching 43 goals, translating to a success rate of 26.88%. Currently, the Bruins sit with 68 points, holding a points percentage of .607. They lead the NHL with 189 goals scored while allowing 175.
In goal for the Bruins will be Jeremy Swayman. Throughout his NHL career, Swayman has faced 580 goals, maintaining an average of 2.64 goals against per game. With 228 appearances, a .909 save percentage, and 10,163 minutes logged, his career record stands at 123-74-25, including 220 starts and 135 quality starts for a rate of .614. Swayman has encountered 6,372 shots, making 5,792 saves.
On the other side, the Florida Panthers are coming off a 5-3 defeat against the Sabres. In that matchup, they secured 1 goal during 4 power play chances and achieved 3 goals from 41 shot attempts.
Florida has unleashed 1,592 shots this season (ranked 11th in the league), achieving a shooting percentage of 10.36%, while conceding 1,412 shots. They maintain an 82.63% penalty kill rate against 190 power plays faced, with a save percentage of 87.3%. The Panthers have tallied 200 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 18.50%. In total, they have scored 165 goals this season—128 at even strength and 37 from special teams—and allowed 180 goals, including 147 even strength and 33 while shorthanded, leading to 59 points and a .536 points percentage.
Guarding the net for Florida will be Daniil Tarasov, who has allowed 249 goals, averaging 3.19 goals against per game. With a 51.3% quality start rate from 78 starts, he has participated in 83 games, with a career record of 27-41-8 and has played 3,489 minutes. Tarasov has made 2,219 saves on 2,468 shots, with a save rate of .899.
Who will emerge victorious in this matchup between the Bruins and Panthers?
Prediction: Back Boston for the win
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