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Gustav Forsling D | FLA
Panthers' Gustav Forsling: Nets game-winning goal
Forsling scored a goal and added five shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
In a thrilling Game 6 showdown against the Bruins, Forsling emerged as the hero, netting the deciding goal in the third period to clinch the series for the Panthers. He added five shots on net and one hit while leading all skaters with an impressive 25:16 of ice time. Over six second-round outings, Forsling consistently contributed, recording three points (two goals and an assist), 16 hits and six blocked shots.
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Anton Lundell C | FLA
Panthers' Anton Lundell: Two points in Game 6 clincher
Lundell scored a goal and added an assist in a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Friday in Game 6.
Lundell's marker came in the second period, and he then supplied the primary assist on the game-winner, propelling the Panthers to victory and clinching the series to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. This was Lundell's second multi-point performance of the playoffs. Over the past few weeks, Lundell has been a consistent force on the ice, tallying points in seven out of his last 10 contests and displaying strong chemistry with his linemates.
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Matthew Tkachuk LW | FLA
Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk: Logs helper Friday in Game 6 win
Tkachuk registered an assist and three shots on net in the 2-1 win over the Bruins in Game 6.
Tkachuk's helper came on the game-winning goal early in the third period. In addition to showing up on the scoresheet, Tkachuk also had a plus-one rating in 19:36 of ice time. Over the six games in the series, the 26-year-old was a consistent contributor, tallying five points (one goal and four assists) and maintaining a physical presence with 20 hits. The Panthers will continue their playoff run when they face the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday.
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Jeremy Swayman G | BOS
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Eliminated from the playoffs
Swayman made 26 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Panthers on Friday in Game 6.
Swayman stood tall in the crease tonight, but his valiant effort wasn't enough as the Panthers eliminated the Bruins in a heart-wrenching loss. Despite the defeat, the 25-year-old netminder stopped 26 of 28 shots, showcasing his poise under playoff pressure. Over six second-round contests, Swayman posted a solid .917 save percentage and 2.86 GAA, indicating his consistent high-level performance down the stretch. The future is bright for Swayman, though he might once again split time with Linus Ullmark, who has one campaign left on his contract, during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Sergei Bobrovsky G | FLA
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Advances Panthers to next round
Bobrovsky made 22 saves in a 2-1 win over the Bruins on Friday in Game 6.
Bobrovsky's exceptional performance was the backbone behind the Panthers' thrilling victory, making crucial saves in the dying moments to preserve the win. With a 2.03 GAA and a .907 save percentage over the six-game series, Bobrovsky's impressive run is a good sign for the Panthers as they face a confident Rangers team on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday.
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Adam Henrique C | EDM
Oilers' Adam Henrique: Unavailable Saturday
Henrique (ankle) will not play Saturday against the Canucks, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 Edmonton reports.
Henrique has missed all but one game this series, but it does sound like he's nearing a return. However, Edmonton is facing elimination in Game 6 on Saturday. Henrique has two points with four shots on goals through six postseason contests. Should the Oilers force a Game 7, he'll have until Monday to get healthy enough to play.
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Alexandar Georgiev G | COL
Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev: Tending twine Friday
Georgiev will get the starting nod for Game 6 at home against the Stars on Friday.
Georgiev wasn't very sharp in Game 5 but still managed to earn a win despite allowing three goals on 26 shots. He's registered an unsightly .880 save percentage through five games this series. Georgiev owns a 3.09 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 10 postseason appearances.
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Jeremy Swayman G | BOS
Bruins' Jeremy Swayman: Guarding cage Friday
Swayman will get the starting nod for Game 6 at home against the Panthers on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Swayman will make his 11th consecutive start Friday. He's won five of his previous 10 contests while posting a .929 save percentage over that span. However, he's registered a 3.03 GAA and a .915 save percentage this series against Florida. Swayman helped fend off elimination with a Game 5 win by stopping 28 of 29 shots.
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Brad Marchand LW | BOS
Bruins' Brad Marchand: Good to go Friday
Marchand (upper body) is warming up and is expected to play Friday in Game 6 against the Panthers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Marchand will get back in the lineup after missing Games 4 and 5 due to an injury he sustained during Game 3. He tallied two assists in the first three games of the series and has 10 this postseason. He'll slide back into his usual top-six role and see time with the No. 1 power-play unit.