The Boston Bruins put a stranglehold on their first-round matchup against the Florida Panthers after winning 6-2 in Sunday's Game 4 to claim a 3-1 series lead.
Jake DeBrusk enjoyed a two-goal performance, including an insurance tally before the midway mark of the final frame. Tyler Bertuzzi netted the eventual game-winner with a masterful tip early in the third period.
Taylor Hall led the way with a four-point night and delivered the final dagger with an emphatic breakaway tally to put the game out of reach.
Taylor Hall taps the puck past the defender and finishes off the breakaway for a great goal, 5-2 Bruins!#NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/mL0AECwrrf
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) April 23, 2023
The contest didn't lack drama in the final minutes. Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark attempted to drop the gloves with talented Panthers pest Matthew Tkachuk, but the officials weren't having it.
Bruins' goalie Linus Ullmark just dropped the gloves 👀
— Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun (@BallySportsFL) April 23, 2023
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Backup Jeremy Swayman entered the contest in Ullmark's stead.
The Presidents' Trophy winners will have a chance to send the Panthers packing in Wednesday's Game 5 in Boston.
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