The stage is set for the Boston Bruins to go head-to-head with the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2023 playoffs, as the complete schedule is now out in the open.
And So Begins the Quest for the Cup
With the 2022-23 regular season officially in the books, the NHL has unveiled the seven-game schedule for all initial round face-offs.
Among them is the much-anticipated series opener between the Bruins and the Panthers, set for Monday night.
Throughout the regular season, Boston and Florida locked horns on four occasions, with the Bruins holding a 2-1-1 edge.
It's worth mentioning that all encounters between these teams took place prior to the March 3rd Trade Deadline.
The Bruins bolstered their ranks with the acquisition of Dmitry Orlov, Garnet Hathaway, and Tyler Bertuzzi, while the Panthers opted for a more subdued approach, making no significant moves.
As per The Athletic, the Bruins emerge as the clear frontrunners in this series:
