The Boston Bruins dominated the NHL all season, and they aimed to continue their reign in the playoffs. However, after winning game one and taking a 1-0 series lead, the Panthers knew they needed to bounce back.
Despite the incident, the Panthers maintained their focus and managed to secure a commanding 6-3 lead late in the third period. Tempers then boiled over, leading to the ejection of seven players by the officials in an effort to maintain order.