Boston has not looked like the dominant club that broke the NHL single-season wins and points records in the regular season. However, the Bruins' series against the Panthers is knotted up at 1-1 after two games.
The Panthers evened the series with a decisive 6-3 win in Game 2 on Wednesday night. Brandon Montour scored twice as Florida grabbed a much-needed win before taking the series down to South Florida for Games 3 and 4.
The biggest talking point heading into Game 3, other than the status of Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron, is who will be in Boston's crease on Friday night.
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Linus Ullmark wasn't horrible, but he was not his typical stellar self in Game 2. The five goals allowed were tied for the most allowed by the Swedish goaltender in a single game this season, and only the third time all year he gave up more than three goals.
Boston has one of the best backups in the league in Jeremy Swayman, who rotated as a tandem with Ullmark for most of the season. Could we see head coach Jim Montgomery make a goaltending change for Game 3, or will he ride with Ullmark again?
The Sporting News has all you need to know about Boston's starting goalie and how to watch Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3.
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Who is the Bruins' Game 3 starting goaltender?
It is unclear who the Bruins are going to go with in Game 3.
Montgomery said on Thursday that he would have no problem going back with Ullmark in Game 3, but he would not state a definitive starter.
Montgomery said he would have no issues going back to Linus Ullmark for Game 3, by the way. Would be the first time he's made three starts in five nights since mid-December, I believe.
— Ty Anderson (@_TyAnderson) April 20, 2023
Ullmark and Swayman have acted as a tandem for the majority of the season. The last time Ullmark made three consecutive starts was in mid-December, so even if you throw out his performance in Game 2, there was a chance that the Bruins may start Swayman anyway in Game 3.
What channel is Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3 on?
- TV Channel (U.S.): TNT
- TV Channel (Canada): SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS
- Live stream (U.S.): TNT app, Sling TV
- Live stream (Canada): SN NOW, CBC Gem, CBC Sports app
The Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3 is set to air live in the United States on TNT. Fans in Canada can watch the action on SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC or TVA Sports for the French-speaking audience.
For those looking to live stream the game, the TNT app is an option in the United States, in addition to Sling TV, which carries all NHL playoff games on TNT's platforms.
In Canada, streamers can watch the game through SN NOW, CBC Gem or the CBC Sports app.
Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3 start time
- Date: Friday, April 21
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3 puck drop is set for Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The game is being held at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla.
Bruins vs. Panthers Game 3 odds
In the U.S., Bet365 has the Bruins as favorites to win Game 3 despite dropping the last contest against the Panthers.
- Puckline: Bruins -1.5 (+170) | Panthers +1.5 (-200)
- Moneyline: Bruins -155 | Panthers +135
- O/U: 6.0
Odds provided by Bet365 in the USA (NJ market).
Bruins vs. Panthers series schedule
| Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV/Result |
| Mon., April 17 | at Boston | FINAL | Bruins 3, Panthers 1 |
| Wed., April 19 | at Boston | FINAL | Panthers 6, Bruins 3 |
| Fri., April 21 | at Florida | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, SNE, SNO, SNP, CBC, TVAS |
| Sun., April 23 | at Florida | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, SN1, TVAS |
| Wed., April 26 | at Boston | TBD | TBD |
| *Fri., April 28 | at Florida | TBD | TBD |
| *Sun., April 30 | at Boston | TBD | TBD |
