Mon Oct 14 16:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Bruins Aim for Revenge Against Panthers in Monday’s Rematch

**Boston, MA** – The Boston Bruins are looking to exact revenge against the Florida Panthers in their rematch on Monday, after a frustrating 6-4 loss to the defending champions in their season opener six days ago. While the Bruins have since won two consecutive games, the memory of their first-round defeat still stings.

The Bruins will be looking to capitalize on the absence of key Panthers players, including Aleksander Barkov, Justin Sourdif, and Tomas Nosek, all sidelined due to injuries. Matthew Tkachuk is also expected to miss a week with an illness.

Adding to the Bruins’ optimism is the return of Jeremy Swayman, who missed the opener but is set to start against the Panthers. Swayman, who recently signed an eight-year, $66 million contract extension, will be looking to solidify the Bruins’ net after Joonas Korpisalo struggled in his Bruins debut.

The Panthers, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from a two-game losing streak. Despite the absences of several key players, the Panthers remain a formidable opponent.

“I think there’s a bit of a rivalry there and it’s continuously growing,” said Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues. “They play hard. They’re well coached. They’re structured. They play the game the right way. I think you have two teams battling it out.”

The Bruins, who are 1-2-0 on the season, will be looking to build on their recent momentum against the Panthers, who are 2-1-0. The two teams have a history of close games, with eight of their last 11 meetings coming against each other, dating back to last season’s playoffs.

This highly anticipated rematch promises to be an intense battle as both teams look to establish dominance early in the season.

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