What Happened
The Boston Bruins secured a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers during a Sunday matinee game at TD Garden on November 8. Despite the loss, the Panthers outshot the Bruins 41-38 and out-hit them with 38 total hits. The physical nature of the contest resulted in a combined 126 penalty minutes, with Florida accounting for 72 and Boston for 54. This 54-minute total ties the Bruins' highest single-game penalty minute record for the 2025-26 season, previously set in a December 2025 loss to Ottawa.
Key Details
- Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Florida Panthers 1
- Combined PIM: 126 (Florida 72, Boston 54)
- Boston's 54 PIM ties their 2025-26 single-game record
- Florida led in shots (41) and hits (38)
- Game played at TD Garden on November 8, 2026
What It Means
Both teams entered the game ranked in the top five for penalty minutes in the NHL, a trend that continued in this matchup. The high volume of infractions significantly disrupted the flow of play, leading to numerous stoppages for scrums and penalties. Despite the physical disparity in hits and shots, Boston managed to control the scoring to take the win.