Bruce Cassidy expects growing pains with his young Bruins as they battle through the injury bug. He didn’t expect an effort his team put forth Tuesday night in front of a small handful of Panthers supporters at BB&T Center.
Defensive breakdowns, a lack of urgency in the attacking end and lethargic play along the walls all factored into Boston’s ugly 5-0 loss against their Atlantic Division foes Tuesday night. Things won’t get any easier as their second-round rematch with the high-octane Tampa Bay Lightning await the Black and Gold in 48 hours.
Here is what we learned as Cassidy and company suffered their biggest shellacking since the 7-0 opening night setback against the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals.