The surging Florida Panthers bring their six-game winning streak to Boston's TD Garden, where they'll face a Bruins team that's won just twice in their last ten outings.
In a twist of fate, former Bruins star Brad Marchand now dons a Panthers jersey, adding extra spice to a matchup between a Panthers squad allowing just 2.69 goals per game and a Boston team that's struggled to find the back of the net, averaging a mere 2.71 goals.
The Atlantic Division-leading Panthers (40-21-3) square off against the fading Bruins (29-28-8) in what could be a statement game for both the home team looking to salvage their season and the away team aiming to cement their dominance.
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 73.67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Florida Panthers: 73.67% win probability
- Dominant offensive output (213 goals scored in 64 games)
- Strong recent momentum (WWWWW in last 5 games)
- Superior points accumulation (83 points in 64 games vs Bruins' 66 in 65)
Boston Bruins: 26.33% win probability
- Struggling offense (176 goals scored, bottom third in conference)
- Poor defensive record (204 goals against in 65 games)
- Inconsistent form (WLLLW in last 5 games)
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Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Florida Panthers and the home team Boston Bruins, set to face off on Tuesday, March 11.
Boston Bruins | Florida Panthers | |
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Moneyline | +185 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | -210 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers preview
The TD Garden is set for an emotionally charged matchup as former Bruins captain Brad Marchand returns to Boston - this time wearing Panthers colors after the recent trade deadline shocker.
Florida's been absolutely rolling, with their suffocating defense giving up just five goals during their six-game win streak, while the Bruins have hit rock bottom with only two wins in their last ten.
The Panthers' dynamic duo of Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov has been lighting it up, combining for a ridiculous 128 points this season, while Boston's offense has gone ice cold with just nine goals in their last four games.
Sergei Bobrovsky's been a brick wall between the pipes for Florida, posting a .907 save percentage, while Boston's Jeremy Swayman has struggled to find his rhythm with a sub-.900 save percentage.
The Panthers' blue line, anchored by Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad, has been a nightmare for opposing forwards, while Boston's defense has looked lost without their veteran leadership.
This one's shaping up to be a classic case of two teams heading in opposite directions - the surging Panthers looking to extend their Atlantic Division lead while the Bruins fight to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Keep an eye on David Pastrnak, who's been Boston's lone bright spot and might just have something to prove against his former linemate Marchand.
Key stats
- 1Florida Panthers sit 1st in Atlantic Division with 83 points while Bruins struggle in 7th with 66 points
- 2Panthers show dominant form with 5 straight wins (WWWWW), Bruins mixed at WLLLW
- 3Panthers boast +41 goal difference (213 GF, 172 GA) versus Bruins' -28 (176 GF, 204 GA)
- 4Florida's 40 wins in 64 games dwarf Boston's 29 wins in 65 games played
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers form


Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers head to head
Boston Bruins
33%
Florida Panthers
67%
Jan 11, 2025
Florida Panthers
3 : 4
Boston Bruins
Oct 14, 2024
Boston Bruins
3 : 4
Florida Panthers
Oct 8, 2024
Florida Panthers
6 : 4
Boston Bruins
May 17, 2024
Boston Bruins
1 : 2
Florida Panthers
May 14, 2024
Florida Panthers
1 : 2
Boston Bruins
May 12, 2024
Boston Bruins
2 : 3
Florida Panthers