Boston netminder Jeremy Swayman, who signed an eight-year contract extension earlier this week, did not see the ice in the opener despite pleas from the Florida crowd.

The Ottawa Senators have locked up their star goalie to one of the highest salary cap hits by a netminder in the NHL.

When the Bruins were down 5-1 during the second period, Panthers fans not only mocked the Original Six club but also Bruins star goalie Jeremy Swayman. "We want Swayman" chants were shouted by the Panthers faithful.