Bruins-Panthers Game 1 highlights, analysis, updates

Bruins vs. Panthers Game 1 live blog: Video highlights and analysis originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

BOSTON — The time has come for the Boston Bruins to begin their journey in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the first opponent standing in their way is the Florida Panthers.

Bruins have more than just another Stanley Cup title at stake in 2023 playoffs

The Bruins had a memorable regular season in which they set NHL records for the most wins and the most points in a single campaign. Will they carry that success into the playoffs and win another Stanley Cup title?

It all starts tonight.

Keep it right here with our Bruins-Panthers Game 1 live blog for all of the highlights, analysis and score updates from the Garden.

First intermission, 1-0 Bruins

First period, 18:40, 1-0 Bruins: Charlie McAvoy is going to the penalty box for cross-checking. The Panthers will get their first power play of the game.

First period, 14:10, 1-0 Bruins: Panthers goalie Alex Lyon is doing everything he can to keep his team in this game.

First period, 12:47, 1-0 Bruins: Another great save by Alex Lyon, this time to deny Tyler Bertuzzi in front of the net.

First period, 10:29, 1-0 Bruins: The Panthers have spent lots of time in the Bruins’ zone the last few minutes but Linus Ullmark has stood tall in net. Florida has a 9-4 shot advantage so far.

The game’s physicality is ramping up, too. No one is passing up the opportunity to finish a hit.

First period, 5:58, 1-0 Bruins: The first goal of the series belongs to David Pastrnak, and it came on the power play.

Tyler Bertuzzi set up Pastrnak with a tremendous pass and the 61-goal scorer didn’t miss the net. David Krejci also earned an assist on the play.

First period, 4:58, 0-0: The Bruins are going back to the power play. Their first PP was awful.

First period, 2:00, 0-0: A huge save by Panthers goalie Alex Lyon on a shot from Dmitry Orlov all alone in front of the net.

First period, 1:54, 0-0: David Pastrnak draws a penalty and the Bruins are…