You know it's big when Shannon doesn't open with _"welcome back"_

When people say they don’t like the divisional playoff format, I’m just gonna show them highlights of this series

Highlight of this game was the hilarious reactions of Monty 🤣🤣

As a Bruins fan, I'm so glad they have won at least two. Good performance. Now, let's win a third.

That may have been the hardest ive seen a team play this year. The Bruins were Not going to lose because of lack of effort.

No mention of that quick whistle when Bob took a shot off his shoulder when he exposed out of the crease. A Bruin in the area of the rebound when they blew it, went to commercials and didn't show the replay.

Looks like two Boston Hockey Teams are having a fun night.

damn these teams and making series out of the series. Boston played well and Swayman is still playing great. Caught up to the Panthers tonight. They keep bending and not breaking. I am keeping my lucky charm for game 7. I have a routine that seems to be 100 percent for wins as long as I don't do it every game. Also won't use it during the Stanley Cup. No cheating.

The bruins played just well enough to stay alive, and the panthers didn't play well enough to eleminate them 🤷‍♂

I thought the Panthers were looking tired. Boston is a big team that really makes you work and wears you down.

I give Boston a lot of credit at least this season getting this far into the playoffs. After losing key players after last season I honestly wasn't expecting much from them. But good job guys!

The Hockey Guy seems so stressed with his teams in these games, but with the NYR-CAR series it's like whatever

Brutal game for Reinhart. Yeah I know he found the net, but he objectively probably should’ve scored 2 or 3

that early bonus point was pure class, if the nhl truly wants to expand to nontraditional markets they should take some lessons in southern hospitality like that

I would love to see on the playoff boards the blocked shot totals as well as shot attempts. I think it could be really cool to see how many looks each teams gets

Bruins played a near perfect game and the Panther’s didn’t hard enough / with enough urgency. That simple. Cats fans don’t need wild conspiracy theories to explain a loss.

Great playoff series.

I should be exicted but if there's anything the last 100 years of Boston hockey has told me is that expect to be disappointed and expect to be eliminated on home ice.

Wow! What a game!

How many breakaways did Boston squandered tonight? 2-3 at least? Bobrosky really keeping Florida up in this series as much as Boston wasting it away

that jerseys clean

Honestly most of the too many men have been on coaching but the one in this game was completely on Lindolm he jumped off the bench even though peake was clearly not able to get off

Reinhart said it aptly. It’s a seven game series and you don’t always have it every game. What a grind postseason is! Not much time between games and travel. And we get to see more hockey! I do think NHL told these two teams to watch the scrums. This was a decidedly subdued game in contrast to previous..

LETS GO BRUINS!!!

Good win from Boston.

Weird that the Panthers called a timeout when they FAILED THE GOALIE INTERFERENCE CHALLENGE. Honestly think (or genuinely hope) that the broadcast just called that one wrong. If not, it's yet ANOTHER knock against the refs.

Panthers fan here, Boston absolutely deserves to win tonight. Swayman did his thing. We did NOT have the effort we needed and Boston did🤷🏼‍♂️

It was a tall order asking the Panthers to beat the Bruins 4 straight. Momentum is real and it’s hard to keep it going. Panthers will probably bounce back and win in Boston.

I choo choo choose you, Shannon.

Pretty hockey is overrated, winning is not.

Man, the Panthers put on such a shit effort tonight. They didn't dominate the ice, gave up some RIDICULOUS turnovers, and overall, pretty slow. Tkachuk didn't even show up tonight. And about the GI call, I honestly don't care if it was GI or not, I just wanted to see the Panthers come back up big. That didn't happen. Hopefully they can rest and vent out some frustration during this 2-day break, and come up big inside TD Garden, just how they did during Games 3 and 4. Let's Go, Cats!!!!

This is the game where you see again that winning four games in a row in a postseason series is pretty hard to accomplish. Bruins found their game and good on them. And maybe there was a message no more vicious scrums ..parked for this game anyway.

that whistle in the first period...bobrovsky comes far out to make a shoulder save, thinks he has the puck, but boston has the rebound at the faceoff dot and they blow the play dead. that was crazy to me. denying boston near guaranteed zone time, possibly a very good scoring chance...a team that gets 3 shots a period. just a frustrating moment as a Bruins fan after the last couple games.

The hockey game was a great one

All I’m gonna say is if Florida loses game 6 I’m completely writing them off for the rest of the playoffs Great job on Boston/Swayman for forcing a game 6 at all though

I’ve never see a ref stop play to check on a goalie after a stop where the puck hits his shoulder. So weird.

My thoughts.... We didn’t deserve to win this game. We came out listless like it was a regular season game that didn't matter. We didn't play our style and thats frustrating. Shocker! I don't agree with the goalie interference call. It should've come off the board, but whatever. Make it 6 straight wins at Boston and get this damn series over with. #GOCATSGO

As a Bruins fan I thought the McAvoy goal shouldn't have counted

Excellent jersey ;) don't get upset lady

"Two wrongs make a right." So, Homer Simpson plagiarized from NHL officiating?

No, two wrongs don't make a right. The two (really three) wrongs were both in the last game the officials in the last game missed the cross-check on Coyle, and then booth the officials and Toronto missed the clear goalie interference. In this game there was no goalie interference the officials and Toronto got it right. There is still the matter of the punch that took out Marchand that hasn't been dealt with.

anyone know if he did a playoff bracket?

Gutsy win. Obviously Florida who's in their championship window is better but superior talent doesn't always win. I can't believe Boston is doing this in a bridge year.

Bruins have it in them to win series / just have to get hot and let offense flow. Gotta have fun and play unreal Defense. Sway has to stand on his head . Id love to see Boston pull off history in winning game 7 for 1st time ever after being down 3 to1

I like the Vegas Bruins jersey. Also series was 3-1... so hoping for a miracle revenge from last year and come back... although Monty seesm to be doing everything he can to blow it.

Toronto < Boston < Florida < ? But not tonight and if Boston should even the series, but one event at a time. I’ve no dog in any of these hunts, other than predicting a Dallas vs NYR Finals.

Wish NYR would take a page from Boston and sit Trouba for a game and see what happens. Maybe his Messier Leadership award will inspire in game 6.

Did you notice Boston did no holding around the necks in the goal crease at a stoppage of play from a shot on net? More disciplined play on Boston.

Hope you’re right about Marchand’s “few more years”, THG. Although I know some would disagree. Concussions are unpredictable and he’s a dad now. I could see a reality where we’ve already seen #63’s last game.

Paul Maurice called out his team in the first. They did not take the Bruins seriously until it was too late. Bruins deserved the win.

THANK GOD WE WON

Bob dropping his stick to sell goaltender interference was cute. Poetic justice.

Heck ya. I love a good series and I love Florida needing to work extra before playing the Rangers. I would like Florida knocked out before the finals so either by Boston or Rangers, Im cool with it

Swayman won them that game

Bruins played a hell of a lot better in the past 2. No choice but to keep it up. Obviously it's do or die for the BRUINS again on Friday. Keep the faith brothers & sisters....GO BRUINS.

It'd be nice if we had game 6 in Florida. I don't have faith in TD Garden providing a win

Imo 1 man 1 team

Yeah, I was proud of Boston tonight. And they may get away with another steal, though 2 more steals? I wouldn't be proud of them, I'd be picking my jaw up off the carpet.

Brad is currently an Elf on in the Shelf.

Bruins played normally. Cats played really slopy game. Felt like most of them were playing same game on difrent page of it. Frustrating.

Hello from Brazil!! Bring back the Nordiques!!

Why why why Mr Shannon, why do your team still persist?

Hockey Guy totally redeems himself!! Go Bruins!! Whahooo whaooo aho

Not a fan of either team, but looking forward to Boston forcing a game 7 before they probably choke a lead and lose to Florida

more games equals more money

Is it an issue of teams closing out series, or are the teams this year all very evenly matched. Most series could have flipped scores. Boston could be leading the series 3-2. The Hurricanes have been in every game, they could easily be up 3-2.

gg booins

I wouldve been fine with mcavoys goal being disallowed without the context of the bennett goal being allowed last game, that was a pure makeup call right there and I was ready to absolutely lose it if it was overturned. Really goes to show how atrocious the officiating has been. Still think the Bruins can bring this thing back, lets go

Now we are even for GI

The Bruins got a good win tonight, so surely they’re not all in the comments complaining about the refs right? They wouldn’t do that

At this point panthers could swing their sticks directly at Bruins' heads and get away with it

Bruins played hockey for 60 minutes and played there game like you said. They can win, they have a good team they know they can do and I will call it now if Carolina and Boston win there game 6s I think they will both rally and meet for the ecf. They needed scoring from the guys they got it from tonight people least expect in big moments. Proud of my boys 🙂

Could've had a perfect on my bracket if they'd just lost tonight and made it 5. Oh no. Take it home and lose in 6 just to stick it to me 🙄

That’s poetic justice

Speaking of chyrons and superstition!...Did anyone else notice at the end of the CAR-NYR Game 5 that little gaffe?... 😃...Apparently the punks at the Four Letter were SO SURE that the Rangers were surefire going to win the series, that they preloaded the chyron with "NYR WINS SERIES". However, as they were trying to fix it, it came out "CAR WINS SERIES"... 🤣...I tellya. ESPN is the accidental laugh factory that keeps on giving...As to this game. What I noticed was that Florida was taking shots, and nobody was in the neighborhood for rebounds or redirects. All kinds of loose pucks floating around out there waiting for Boston sticks. All the Swampcats seemed to be wandering around the perimeter, out in the parking lot somewhere. I don't think it was a lack of effort on the Panthers' part, but disorganization...What? No sucker punches in this game??... 😮...I want my money back!... 😏

🧹🧹🧹 Tabarnak PWHL Montréal!

I was holding my breath on that potential GI. I was gonna laugh my ass off at the absurdity if they called it. Thank god we took this one. Fuck. Lol Edit: just to say I feel like the phrase “it wasn’t the prettiest of hockey, but it won” has described The Bruins this whole season.

Tin foil hat time, What a great way to maximize profits nhl!

It's not 2 wrongs make a right because that clearly wasn't goalie interference here. Whereas it was clearly goalie interference in the last game. Amazing they made the right call this time.... I think they had to, but didn't want to. 🤮

I don’t want to hear anything about the call from Panthers fans. Great game, but it did feel nice getting some get back.

Also tonight the boston professional woman's team.knocked out Montreal in OT to make it to the finals

Bs!!

As a Bruins fan, this game gives them an opportunity to float a Marchand retirement rumor. They could use the cap space.

After that Bennet goal was allowed to stand, I just don't care anymore. I see why hockey is so unpopular these days

Well Boston, you can quit complaining now about the ‘goalie interference’ no-call as you got a gift in this one 😒

I’m rooting for Panthers, not a huge fan of the team but I want Bobvrosky to get a Stanley Cup before he retires. Liked him since he was on my team the Blue Jackets

I think it’s hilarious that Florida fans think both G.I scenarios are even comparable. Florida has been spoon fed calls all playoffs. 😊

Boston fans got their get back for the goal Bennett scored

Bruins fan - Panthers were very slow tonight. I wonder if the “every other day” schedule finally got to them for once. This two day break helps Boston. If they continue to minimize turnovers and play a clean game, they have a chance to pull it off. They have shown how to get it done in two games… we shall see. Boston is not great at home.

came to check out the new panther fans crying about GI... it wasnt a makeup call he had time to reset, and eckblad whacked the stick out of his own keepers hands. Long time panther fans are awesome, that traditional south florida fair weather fan not so much.

The K in Okposo hasn't been pronounced by anyone but you almost kind of since he' came into the league. I've had no idea why you never got the memo. 👍

So much for Swiss cheese Swayman, eh?

Back to Boston to lose lol

I was hoping we could move on from this series but I guess the whining continues.

I can guarantee Florida fans are not mad about that call. We don’t complain and blame others when we loose like the booins fans do

As a Florida fan, I’m more in the camp that both the Bennett and the McAvoy goals should have been pulled off the board. But the refs are humans

Now can Boston stop crying, GI are coin toss

I didn't realize crying for 2 days would allow your own goalie interference. I just hoped the league would have more integrity.