Boston Bruins forward Elias Lindholm scored the opening goal of a three-goal first period as the Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 4-1 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, in Boston.
Lindholm's early tally sparked a quick start for Boston, with Morgan Geekie also finding the net in the first period. The Panthers' lone goal came from Carter Verhaeghe, assisted by Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk, and Sam Reinhart. A first-period fight between Brady Tkachuk and Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov added intensity to the contest. In the second period, Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom turned aside a scoring chance from Geekie.
