BOSTON - Bruce Cassidy was looking to use Tuesday night as a measuring stick.
As he spoke to the media following the Bruins' morning skate in preparation of their showdown with the league-leading Florida Panthers, Boston's bench boss acknowledged that he was eager to see how his club stacked up against the No. 1 offensive attack in the NHL.
In the six months since the teams last met during the final week of October, much had changed on both sides. As such, Cassidy felt Tuesday's tilt was likely to be a strong indication of where the Black & Gold stand with just days until the start of the postseason.
Stout Defensive Effort Paces Bruins Past Panthers
Boston limits Florida's high-powered attack in 4-2 victory at TD Garden


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DeBrusk's go-ahead goal pushes Bruins over Panthers

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Haula talks with the media after B's 4-2 W

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FLA@BOS: Bruins second line strike twice in 6 seconds

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FLA@BOS: Marchand seals the win on empty net

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Hall scores in B's 4-2 W over FLA Panthers

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Cassidy talks to the media after B's 4-2 W