The Florida Panthers put on a commanding performance in Game 2 against the Boston Bruins, securing a resounding 6-1 victory to tie the second-round series at one game apiece. Aleksander Barkov led the charge with two goals and two assists, while Sam Reinhart contributed with four assists.
Brandon Montour, Steven Lorentz, Gustav Forsling, and Eetu Luostarinen also found the back of the net for the Panthers. The onslaught of goals prompted the Bruins to replace starting goalie Jeremy Swayman with Linus Ullmark in the third period.
Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky made 15 saves to stifle the Bruins' offense, limiting them to just one goal scored by Charlie Coyle. The Panthers' dominant performance was highlighted by a stretch where they prevented Boston from registering a shot on goal for over 16 minutes of game time.
The physicality of the game escalated in the third period, resulting in a total of 136 penalty minutes handed out as tensions ran high between the two teams. Notably, Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers engaged in a heated exchange with Boston's David Pastrnak, adding to the intensity of the matchup.
Florida's offensive prowess was on full display as they solved Swayman in the second period, ending his night after he conceded four goals on 23 shots. The Panthers' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities led to a convincing victory over a Bruins team that had been stingy defensively in previous playoff games.
The series now shifts to Boston for Game 3 and Game 4, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in what promises to be a fiercely contested matchup. The Panthers' Game 2 performance has set the stage for an exciting continuation of the series as they aim to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
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