Elias Lindholm scores 1st of Boston’s 3 goals in 1st period, carrying Bruins past Panthers, 4-1

The Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 at TD Garden, powered by a three-goal first period. Elias Lindholm opened the scoring 4:50 into the game following a video review, while Michael Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie added goals to build a quick 3-0 lead. Jeremy Swayman delivered 40 saves in goal to help Boston extend their home record to 7-0-0 and secure their fourth straight victory.

JJ Peterka also scored for Boston, and David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha contributed two assists each. Carter Verhaeghe scored the lone power-play goal for Florida, while Jacob Markstrom finished with 32 saves. The physical contest featured 126 total penalty minutes, including an opening faceoff fight between Nikita Zadorov and Brady Tkachuk.