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Panthers vs. Bruins Preview, Odds, Team News, Stats, and Picks (Apr 2)
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- When: Thursday, April 2, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Preview
The NHL regular season moves into its final month, and playoff positions remain up for grabs in the Eastern Conference. The reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions will be unfancied in the betting on Thursday, as the Boston Bruins will be favored to overcome the Florida Panthers.
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Florida Panthers Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 35-35-3
- Home Record: 19-15-3
- Road Record: 16-20-0
- Top Goal Scorer: Sam Reinhart (29)
The two-year stranglehold enjoyed on the Stanley Cup by the Florida Panthers looks set to come to an end this season. The Panthers come into the final stages of the regular season sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, having suffered six regulation losses in their last ten.
Disappointingly, they also rank among the lowest scorers in the Atlantic Division. But, confidence would have been gained from a recent win after beating the Ottawa Senators 6-3.
Injury News:
Dmitry Kulikov (Out) Aaron Ekblad (Out) Sam Reinhart (Out) Evan Rodrigues (Out) Cole Schwindt (Injured Reserve) Aleksander Barkov (Injured Reserve) Anton Lundell (Out) Brad Marchand (Injured Reserve)
Boston Bruins Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 43-24-8
- Home Record: 28-10-1
- Road Record: 15-14-7
- Top Goal Scorer: Morgan Greekie (34)
A crucial end to the season awaits for the Boston Bruins, as the franchise bid to secure their spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Their chances look high at this stage, as the team sits fourth in the Atlantic Division.
Huge confidence will also be taken from their recent form, winning each of their last four, and seven of their previous ten. Over their last ten, the Bruins have also suffered just one defeat in regulation time.
Injury News:
Mason Lohrei (Doubtful) Dans Locmelis (Out)
Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins Pick
The Panthers will be without many of their usual stars, making it hard to foresee the Stanley Cup champs upsetting the odds on Thursday. Therefore, the Bruins are preferred to record a fifth straight win.
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