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Elias Lindholm scores first as Bruins defeat Panthers 4-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:14 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Elias Lindholm scores first as Bruins defeat Panthers 4-1

Summary

Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont, and Morgan Geekie each scored in the first period, leading the Boston Bruins to a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on November 8, 2026. Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves, helping the Bruins secure their fourth straight win and improve their home record to 7-0-0. The game featured several fights, generating a total of 126 penalty minutes. Carter Verhaeghe scored for the Panthers, who have lost three of their last four games. Next, the Panthers will face Columbus, while the Bruins will play Montreal on Thursday.

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Status Watch

•Bruins improve to 7-0-0 at home this season.
•Swayman made 40 saves, including 17 in the first period.
•Boston recorded a total of 126 penalty minutes during the game.
•Panthers scored a power-play goal from Verhaeghe.
•Next, Florida travels to Columbus while Boston hosts Montreal.

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9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Elias Lindholm scores 1st of Boston's 3 goals in 1st period, carrying Bruins past Panthers, 4-1

What they're saying

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BOSTON (AP) — Elias Lindholm, Mikey Eyssimont and Morgan Geekie each scored a goal in an opening period that started out testy, carrying the Boston Bruins past the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday.Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves, 17 coming in the first period, for the Bruins, who improved to 7-0-0 at home by winning their fourth straight game a day after placing young star James Hagens on injured reserve.
— Yahoo Sportsby KEN POWTAK

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