SUNRISE, Fla. — In a thrilling overtime clash on Saturday, David Pastrnak netted a power-play goal just two seconds before the final buzzer, leading the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers. This win allowed the Bruins to break a frustrating streak of six consecutive losses.

Pastrnak not only scored the decisive goal in overtime but also marked the day with a second goal and an assist. His impressive performance has now resulted in him scoring six goals over the last five games. Additionally, Morgan Geekie contributed to the scoreboard with a goal and an assist, while Jeremy Swayman had a standout game in goal, making 39 saves for the Bruins. The team had been struggling offensively, scoring one goal or fewer in four of their past six outings.

For the Panthers, Sam Reinhart played a key role by scoring two goals, including a last-second equalizer that occurred with merely two seconds left on the clock in regulation. Shortly after Reinhart’s tying tally, Oliver Wahlstrom put the Bruins ahead 3-2 with his first goal for the team, just a couple of minutes into the third period. Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues also broke his 15-game goal drought with a power-play goal for the Panthers. Meanwhile, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots as he manned the net for Florida.

Takeaways from the matchup highlight the Bruins’ return to offensive prowess, ending an eight-game dry spell without a power-play goal when Geekie scored first with the man-advantage. On the flip side, the Panthers, despite the overtime defeat, maintained their unique status as the only team in the league that hasn’t lost a one-goal game in regulation this season.

Several crucial moments defined the game. Wahlstrom’s quick response after Reinhart’s tying goal displayed resilience, firing in a loose puck past Bobrovsky. The overtime concluded with Pastrnak’s goal, which was deflected before reaching the net just 4:58 into the extra period.

This contest marked the third meeting of the season between these two rivals, who have faced each other in the playoffs for the past two years, with Florida eliminating Boston in both instances. The Panthers had previously bested the Bruins in both earlier matchups of this season, tallying a combined ten goals.

Looking ahead, the Bruins are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, while the Panthers will head to Philadelphia for their next game on Monday.