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Defense Optional In Panthers 7-3 Loss To Visiting Bruins

SUNRISE (CBSMiami/AP) — It was the latest in a season full of forgettable defensive performances by the Florida Panthers.

This time they were embarrassed on home ice by the playoff-bound Boston Bruins.

Zdeno Chara picked a great time to score a milestone goal.

Chara scored his 200th NHL goal and added an assist to help the Bruins beat the Panthers 7-3 on Saturday night and clinch a berth in the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Earlier in the day, the Bruins announced the 42-year-old Chara signed a one-year, $2 million contract extension.

The goal was his first since Feb.