Boston Bruins to Face Florida Panthers in Season Opener

The Boston Bruins are set to kick off the 2024-25 National Hockey League (NHL) season with a highly anticipated game against the Florida Panthers. This matchup will take place on Tuesday night at the Amerant Bank Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

In an interesting twist to the season opener, the Bruins will be going up against the Panthers, who are the reigning Stanley Cup champions. The Florida Panthers proved to be a nemesis for the Bruins, having eliminated them in the last two playoff series en route to their Eastern Conference victories.

Ahead of this critical matchup, the Boston Bruins have released their Opening Night roster. A notable inclusion is Jeremy Swayman, Boston’s standout goaltender. The team confirmed Swayman’s contract with the Bruins just days before the season commencement, solidifying their lineup.

The Bruins’ roster features a blend of experienced players and promising talent. The forwards for the team include John Beecher, Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic, Morgan Geekie, Max Jones, Mark Kastelic, Cole Koepke, Elias Lindholm, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Matt Poitras, Riley Tufte, and Pavel Zacha.

On defense, Brandon Carlo, Hampus Lindholm, Mason Lohrei, Charlie McAvoy, Ian Mitchell, Andrew Peeke, Alec Regula, Parker Wotherspoon, and Nikita Zadorov will take the ice. The goaltending responsibilities will be shared between Joonas Korpisalo and Jeremy Swayman.

The Bruins are set for a challenging season opener, hoping to overcome the Panthers who will be celebrating their previous season’s triumph. Fans are expected to witness an exciting display as these two robust teams face off in Florida.