Commentary: Boston will go down as a colossal playoff flop if it doesn’t advance with a win over Florida.

Matthew Tkachuk scored the winning goal in OT on Wednesday and has been a pest for the Bruins in the first-round series.

Matthew Tkachuk scores the winner after sloppy puck play behind the net by Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark.

Taylor Hall was limited with injuries down the stretch, but is making his presence felt in the playoffs for Boston.

Patrice Bergeron could return after missing the first four games of the playoffs.

Jake DeBrusk and Taylor Hall each score twice as Boston wins its second straight in Florida, 6-2.

Charlie McAvoy made a statement with a hit on Florida’s Eetu Loustarinen, helping Boston to a 4-2 win.

Boston is still without Patrice Bergeron, but Taylor Hall has a goal and an assist in their win over Florida.

Bergeron has missed the first two games of Boston series with the Panthers due to illness and injury.

Florida scores four third-period goals to tie the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at a game apiece.