Panthers 4, Bruins 3

 

Fifth straight loss but hold that thought, we'll get back to it in a minute.

The Bruins could have beat their kryptonite team last night, but didn't. The Florida Panthers had a two-goal lead going into the third, but two quick goals by Zacha and Lindholm tied the game up in the first five minutes of the final period. Florida went back up by one midway through the period on a goal assisted by Brad Marchand, the honorary guest of the evening, but then Geekie tied it up again with a goal in the last minute and a half of the game. Ninety seconds until overtime, but Florida went ahead again in the last half-minute with another goal and won the game.   

The Bruins are 3-5-0 - three straight wins followed by five consecutive losses. Their six points put them fifth in the Atlantic, four points back from Detroit and Montreal. They need to start winning these close games if they're going to strive for even mediocrity. On their current trajectory, our best hope would be to not finish in dead last place.

The Bruins host the 3-2-1 Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Good luck.