Panthers Player Says His Team Isn't Scared of the Boston Bruins
Despite the Panthers barely squeezing into the playoffs this season after winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2021-22, one player is adamant his team isn't afraid of the Bruins this year.
Chance of an Upset?
As we all know, Boston dominated the regular season on their way to the NHL record for single-season wins (65) and points (135), with SEVERAL other milestones and accolades along the way.
That didn't stop Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas from expressing how his team isn't particularly scared of one of the best teams ever:
''Hey man, we're in the playoffs. Let's F***ing go.''
Following up on what Gudas was eluding to, Florida was just one of 12 teams to hand the Bruins a regular season loss this season. They were also only one of two teams that beat the Bruins twice, the other being the Ottawa Senators.
Because of that, Gudas noted how his team doesn't lack any confidence heading into game one:
Playoffs Are a Whole New Season
Just ask the 2019 Tampa Bay Lightning, who tied the previous single-season wins record of 62 at the time. Of course, that team went on to be swept in the first round by the 16th-seeded Columbus Blue Jackets - the franchise's first postseason series win.
The odds aren't exactly in Gudas' or the Panthers' favour, but as they always say, ''Anything can happen in the playoffs!''
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