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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Not only have the Panthers knocked Boston out of the playoffs in each of the past two postseasons, but Florida also put up a six-spot on the Bruins after raising their Stanley Cup banner six days ago. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Since then, the B’s have won a pair of home games, taking down the Montreal Canadiens 6-4 on Thursday and the Los Angeles Kings Saturday night, 2-1 in overtime. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "One final note on the Panthers…forward Sam Reinhart is expected to skate in his 700th NHL game Monday. " } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNjE3OTM2NjIzMjQ4NDky/img_6014.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He’s logged three points in Florida’s three games so far this season, including a shorthanded goal against Boston back on Opening Night. 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Panthers face rival Bruins looking to rebound from consecutive losses