Boston exceeded expectations this season, but the end was still disappointing, and change is on the horizon.

Gustav Forsling’s goal with 1:33 remaining gives Florida a 2-1 win, sending the Panthers back to the Eastern Conference finals.

Boston captain Brad Marchand has missed the last two games after being staggered on a hit to his head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett.

Captain Brad Marchand, who is not cleared to play, stills tries to be a leader though he wasn’t on the ice.

Boston trails the series 3-2, but returns home for Game 6 on Friday night.

Bennett injured Bruins captain Brad Marchand in Game 3 and scored on controversial goal in Game 4.

Boston, which trails Florida 3-1 in the series, makes sure not to incur fines by criticizing the officiating after a controversial Game 4.

Playing without Brad Marchand, Boston lets a two-goal lead slip away and now faces a 3-1 series deficit.

Marchand was injured in Boston’s Game 3 loss to Florida and did not practice on Saturday.

Boston gives up four power-play goals, falls behind 4-0 and can’t complete a comeback as Florida takes a 2-1 series lead.