Panthers vs Bruins preview: Matthew Tkachuk stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Florida Panthers (9-6-2) visit the Boston Bruins (12-4-1) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET at TD Garden. Matthew Tkachuk headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Panthers vs Bruins: game info
- Start: 1:00 PM ET, TD Garden.
- TV: NHL Net, Scripps Sports.
- Records: Florida Panthers 9-6-2, Boston Bruins 12-4-1.
Recent form: last five games
Panthers: W 5-1 at WPG, W 5-2 vs WPG, L 5-3 vs DET, W 5-3 vs CHI, L 4-3 at WSH.
Bruins: L 2-1 at CAR, L 4-1 at STL, W 5-4 vs CHI, W 3-2 vs VGK, W 6-2 at PIT.
Panthers vs Bruins injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Panthers: Anton Lundell (C) out - undisclosed; Sandis Vilmanis (LW) out - undisclosed; Brad Marchand (LW) injured reserve - knee; Aleksander Barkov (C) injured reserve - knee; Jonah Gadjovich (LW) injured reserve - neck.
- Bruins: James Hagens (C) injured reserve - back; Matthew Poitras (C) day-to-day - nose.
Player trends to know
Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers): 4 goals and 21 assists for 25 points in 17 games, 2.1 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 14 of 17. He has a point in each of his last 3 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-4 (1 SOG), 0-0 (2 SOG), 0-1 (1 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG), 0-3 (3 SOG).
Brady Tkachuk (Panthers): 10 goals and 9 assists for 19 points in 17 games, 3.4 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 10 of 17 and 2+ shots on goal in 13 of 17. He has a point in each of his last 3 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 1-2 (1 SOG), 0-0 (6 SOG), 0-1 (2 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG), 2-0 (7 SOG).
David Pastrnak (Bruins): 8 goals and 14 assists for 22 points in 17 games, 3.6 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 12 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 14 of 17. He has a point in each of his last 3 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (1 SOG), 0-0 (3 SOG), 1-0 (4 SOG), 0-1 (7 SOG), 0-2 (4 SOG).
Matchup angle
The Panthers have won 3 of their last 5 and the Bruins have won 3 of 5. Over those games the Panthers scored 4.2 and allowed 3.0 a game; the Bruins scored 3.2 and allowed 2.8.
What to watch
- Matthew Tkachuk: 25 points in 17 games, a point in 14, 2.1 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 3.
- Brady Tkachuk: 19 points in 17 games, a point in 10, 3.4 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 3.
- David Pastrnak: 22 points in 17 games, a point in 12, 3.6 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 3.
- The injury lists above, which can change before puck drop.
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FAQ
Is Matthew Tkachuk playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Matthew Tkachuk as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to puck drop.
What time is Panthers vs Bruins today? The game starts at 1:00 PM ET at TD Garden. TV: NHL Net, Scripps Sports.
How has Matthew Tkachuk played lately? Matthew Tkachuk has 25 points in 17 games this season and a point in 14 of them. Past results only, not a prediction.