Suddenly, Boston faces an offseason filled with uncertainty after blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Florida Panthers.

The Bruins made all the right moves in the offseason and the regular season, but their season ended much quicker than expected.

After a record-setting regular season, Boston is ousted in the first round of the playoffs, as Florida completes a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.

Commentary: Boston will go down as a colossal playoff flop if it doesn’t advance with a win over Florida.

Matthew Tkachuk scored the winning goal in OT on Wednesday and has been a pest for the Bruins in the first-round series.

Matthew Tkachuk scores the winner after sloppy puck play behind the net by Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark.

Taylor Hall was limited with injuries down the stretch, but is making his presence felt in the playoffs for Boston.

Patrice Bergeron could return after missing the first four games of the playoffs.

Jake DeBrusk and Taylor Hall each score twice as Boston wins its second straight in Florida, 6-2.

Charlie McAvoy made a statement with a hit on Florida’s Eetu Loustarinen, helping Boston to a 4-2 win.