The Boston Bruins' series lead over the Florida Panthers is gone.
The Panthers defeated the Bruins 7-5 at FLA Live Arena to force a Game 7 at Boston's TD Garden in what was a pitiful showing by the Black and Gold, which, for the second straight game, failed to close out the series.
Every time the Bruins scored Friday night, the Panthers had an answer as Boston's defense, particularly the pairing of Derek Forbort and Connor Clifton, was hideous.
Boston, which had a 3-1 series lead, had the opportunity to put the game away multiple times in the third period: first when David Pastrnak gave the team a 4-3 lead at the 3:53 mark and again when Jake DeBrusk gave the team a 5-4 lead on a short-handed goal at the 10:22 mark.