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Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Bruins (13-4-1) visit the Florida Panthers (10-7-2) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Florida Panthers vs Boston Bruins.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026
Boston Bruins logoBoston Bruins13-4-1
7:00 PM ETDec 8, 2026
Florida Panthers logoFlorida Panthers10-7-2
DateDec 8, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueAmerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Boston BruinsFlorida Panthers
Goals per game
3.8
3.2
Goals allowed per game
2.3
2.9
13-4-1Record10-7-2
1st in Atlantic DivisionStanding5th in Atlantic Division
5-4Road record / home record4-2
WWWWLLast 5WLLWL
W4StreakW1

Team stats

Boston BruinsFlorida Panthers
Goals Against Average
2.28
3.06
Shots Against per Game
28.3
25.3
Penalty Kill Percentage
77.0
85.7
Power Play Goals Against
14
11
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
3.72
3.11
Shots per Game
26.8
29.5
Power Play Goals
11
19
Power Play Percentage
18.3
23.5
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Penalty Minutes
256
292

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Bruins
James Hagens C · Back
Injured Reserve
Florida Panthers
Sandis Vilmanis LW · Undisclosed
Out
Brad Marchand LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Jonah Gadjovich LW · Neck - Surgery
Injured Reserve

Recent form

Boston BruinsWWWWL
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1
Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4
Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4
Florida PanthersWLLWL
Nov 10, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsW 4-1
Nov 8, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 1-4
Nov 7, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsL 3-4
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-3
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsL 3-5

Season series

BOS leads series 1-0
Apr 9, 2027BOS 0, FLA 0
Dec 15, 2026FLA 0, BOS 0
Dec 8, 2026BOS 0, FLA 0
Nov 8, 2026FLA 1, BOS 4

Team pages

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and statsFlorida Panthers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

How can I watch Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers?

Boston Bruins: 13-4-1. Florida Panthers: 10-7-2.

Who is injured for Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Florida Panthers: Sandis Vilmanis, Brad Marchand, Aleksander Barkov, Jonah Gadjovich. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers played?

Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL.

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