Takeaways: Bruins down Panthers in chippy tilt

Bruins center Charlie Coyle (13) celebrates his goal with center Danton Heinsen (43) during the first period.The Boston Bruins still have a bitter taste in their mouths following last year’s first-round playoff matchup. The Florida Panthers developed more bad blood toward the Bruins after Charlie McAvoy delivered an elbow to the head Oliver-Ekman Larsson during their first regular season matchup of 2023-24.

McAvoy served his four-game suspension for his hit on Ekman-Larsson. On Wednesday, the Panthers wanted to deliver a receipt of their own to Boston’s top defenseman.

Florida took multiple runs at McAvoy during the first 20 minutes. Ryan Lomberg and Nick Cousins both delivered borderline…