Bruins vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Boston Bruins (43-24-8) will attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they face the Florida Panthers (36-35-3) on the road on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to secure the win in Thursday's hockey contest.

During the last 10 contests for the Panthers, their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has given up 33 (they have a 4-6-0 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (23.8% success rate).

Bruins vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Panthers 4, Bruins 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (+140)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Bruins Splits and Trends

• The Bruins have gone 12-8-20 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 43-24-8.
• In the 26 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-6-5 record (good for 35 points).
• The eight times this season the Bruins ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
• Boston has scored two goals in 16 games this season (6-9-1 record, 13 points).
• The Bruins have scored three or more goals in 51 games (36-9-6, 78 points).
• In the 34 games when Boston has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 17-12-5 record (39 points).
• In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Boston is 16-10-3 (35 points).
• The Bruins' opponents have had more shots in 44 games. The Bruins went 27-12-5 in those contests (59 points).

Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers (36-35-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in games that have required OT this season.
• Florida has earned 30 points (14-6-2) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• In 17 games this season when the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of five points (2-14-1).
• When Florida has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (3-12-2 record).
• The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 39 games, earning 62 points from those contests.
• This season, Florida has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 14-12-1 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 21-20-3 (45 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 28 points in those games.

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Bruins vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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