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Panthers raise Stanley Cup banner before dropping Bruins 6-4 on Opening Night

What Stanley Cup hangover?

The Florida Panthers looked like they picked up right where they left off last season, beginning their Stanley Cup title defense with a convincing 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Opening Night.

Despite the delayed start time due to Florida raising its Stanley Cup Championship banner, the Panthers jumped all over Boston early in the game.

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Sam Bennett opened the scoring by putting the rebound of an Evan Rodrigues shot past Bruins goalie Joonas Korpisalo at the 6:27 mark.