Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round will see the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins square off on Tuesday, May 14, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN, SNE, SNO, CBC, and TVAS. The Panthers lead the series 3-1. The Panthers are favored (-218) against the Bruins (+180).
Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN, SNE, SNO, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
- TV Channel: ESPN, SNE, SNO, CBC, and TVAS
- Favorite: Panthers (-218)
- Underdog: Bruins (+180)
- Over/under: 5.5
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Panthers and Bruins Betting Trends
- Florida and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 43 of 91 games this season.
- Boston has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 43 of 92 games this season.
- These two teams rack up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
- These two teams concede a combined 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Panthers have been a moneyline favorite 74 times this season, and have gone 52-22 in those games.
- This season the Bruins have been an underdog 17 times, and won eight, or 47.1%, of those games.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers offense’s 265 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.
- On defense, the Panthers have been the strongest unit in NHL action, conceding 198 total goals (just 2.4 per game).
- Their +67 goal differential is first in the league.
- The Panthers shoot 9.6% as a team, ranked 23rd-best in the league.
- The Panthers have shut out opponents eight times, averaging 28.6 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Panthers have secured 90.0% of the possible points with an 8-2-0 record.
- They are scoring at a 4.1 goals-per-game average (41 total) during that span.
- Defensively, the Panthers have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins’ 263 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the league.
- The Bruins have conceded 2.7 goals per game, 221 total, the fifth-fewest among NHL teams.
- They have a +42 goal differential, which is 10th-best in the league.
- The 11% shooting percentage the Bruins have amassed ranks eighth in the league.
- The Bruins have shut out their opponent five times this season.
- Over the past 10 games, the Bruins have earned 65.0% of the possible points with a 4-5-1 record.
- They are scoring at a 2.3 goals-per-game average (23 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive side, the Bruins have allowed 2.6 goals per game (26 total) over those 10 outings.
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- Sam Reinhart is one of Florida’s top contributors with 94 points. He has 57 goals and 37 assists this season.
- Matthew Tkachuk is contributing with 88 points (26 goals, 62 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 36-17-4. He has allowed 135 goals (2.37 goals against average) and recorded 1449 saves.
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +160, Under Odds: -210)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- Boston’s David Pastrnak has recorded 63 assists and 47 goals in 82 games, good for 110 points.
- Brad Marchand is crucial for Boston’s offense with 67 total points (0.8 per game), including 29 goals and 38 assists through 82 games.
- Jeremy Swayman has a record of 25-10-8 in 44 games this season, conceding 108 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 1179 saves and a .916 save percentage, ninth-best in the league.
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)
- Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +200, Under Odds: -270)
Panthers vs. Bruins Injuries
- Panthers: Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable)
- Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out), Brad Marchand: Upper Body (Questionable)
Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Panthers (-1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Panthers 4 – Bruins 2
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