The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner took a back seat to Jeremy Swayman in the playoffs, but hopes to remain in Boston.

Boston exceeded expectations this season, but the end was still disappointing, and change is on the horizon.

Gustav Forsling’s goal with 1:33 remaining gives Florida a 2-1 win, sending the Panthers back to the Eastern Conference finals.

Boston captain Brad Marchand has missed the last two games after being staggered on a hit to his head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett.

Captain Brad Marchand, who is not cleared to play, stills tries to be a leader though he wasn’t on the ice.

Boston trails the series 3-2, but returns home for Game 6 on Friday night.

Bennett injured Bruins captain Brad Marchand in Game 3 and scored on controversial goal in Game 4.

Boston, which trails Florida 3-1 in the series, makes sure not to incur fines by criticizing the officiating after a controversial Game 4.

Playing without Brad Marchand, Boston lets a two-goal lead slip away and now faces a 3-1 series deficit.

Marchand was injured in Boston’s Game 3 loss to Florida and did not practice on Saturday.