The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers will battle in Game 1 of their 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series on Tuesday, April 16th. Here's everything you need to know about how and when to watch the game.
As the NHL's regular season reaches its conclusion, hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the playoffs. One of the most highly anticipated series is between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers, who will face off in Game 1 of their first-round matchup on Tuesday, April 16th.
The Bruins and Panthers have been two of the most consistent teams in the Eastern Conference all season long. Boston finished with a league-best 115 points, while Florida was just a few points behind with 109 points. Both teams have a wealth of experience in the playoffs, and they are both looking to make a deep run in this year's tournament.
Game 1 of the series will be played at TD Garden in Boston, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, and it can also be streamed live on ESPN+.
If you're not able to watch the game on TV or online, you can follow along with the action on Twitter (@NHLBruins, @FlaPanthers), Facebook (@NHLBruins, @FlaPanthers), and Instagram (@NHLBruins, @FlaPanthers).
Here is a detailed schedule for Game 1 of the Bruins-Panthers series:
* **Date:** Tuesday, April 16th
* **Time:** 7:00 pm ET
* **Location:** TD Garden, Boston, MA
* **TV:** ESPN
* **Streaming:** ESPN+
The Bruins are the slight favorites to win the series, but the Panthers have a lot of talent and they shouldn't be overlooked. This is sure to be a close and exciting series, and Game 1 is sure to be a must-watch.
Here are some more details about the Bruins and Panthers:
* The Bruins are making their third consecutive playoff appearance, and they are looking to win their first Stanley Cup since 2011.
* The Panthers are making their second consecutive playoff appearance, and they are looking to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
* The Bruins have won the last three meetings between the two teams, including a 5-2 win in their final regular season meeting on March 26th.
* The Panthers have a slight edge in goal differential over the Bruins, but the Bruins have a better power play percentage.
* The Bruins are led by David Pastrnak, who is one of the most dangerous scorers in the NHL.
* The Panthers are led by Aleksander Barkov, who is one of the most complete players in the NHL.
This is sure to be a great series, and Game 1 is sure to be a must-watch. Make sure to tune in on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 pm ET to catch all the action.
