The Boston Bruins faced another setback on Friday night as they dropped their fourth consecutive playoff game at TD Garden to the Florida Panthers, now trailing the series 2-1. The Panthers outplayed the Bruins in almost every aspect of the game, leaving Boston with little ground to stand on for postgame complaints.

Despite the lopsided scoreline and the significant discrepancy in power-play opportunities, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery refrained from criticizing the officiating. The Panthers were granted six power-play opportunities, while the Bruins only managed to earn two. Montgomery acknowledged that his team's lackluster performance did not warrant any additional power plays.

However, one particular penalty call left Montgomery feeling that the game took an unfavorable turn. In the second period, defenseman Mason Lohrei was penalized for a high stick on Steven Lorentz, resulting in a four-minute penalty and drawing blood. Unfortunately for the Bruins, the Panthers capitalized on both power-play opportunities, quickly establishing a 3-0 lead.

The Bruins now find themselves in a precarious position, needing to regroup and even the series in Game 4. The upcoming game is scheduled for Sunday at TD Garden, with puck drop set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Boston fans can tune in to NESN for comprehensive pregame and postgame coverage.

As the Bruins strive to turn their fortunes around, it is clear that a significant improvement is needed in all areas of their game. The Panthers have displayed a dominant presence in the series thus far, outscoring and outshooting the Bruins consistently. To continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup, the Bruins must find a way to regain their form and capitalize on their opportunities.

With the pressure mounting, the Bruins must rally and deliver an impactful performance in Game 4. The team's playoff hopes now hang in the balance, as they seek to avoid a disappointing early exit from the postseason.