Jake DeBrusk scores twice in the third period as Boston rallies from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

Shortly after learning Tuukka Rask was opting out of the playoffs, Boston rallied behind his replacement, Jaroslav Halak.

Without fans in the stands, Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask said “it just feels dull at times” after Thursday’s Game 2 loss to Carolina.

Former Bruin Dougie Hamilton scores the winning goal in the third period, and Carolina takes a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the first-round series.

The matchup between Tampa Bay and Columbus was still in progress more than an hour after Boston’s game was supposed to start in the game building, so the Bruins will now play at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Last season Boston swept Carolina in the Eastern Conference final, but the two teams are riding different momentum entering this playoff series.

Boston went 0-3 in the seeding games after entering the NHL bubble with the league’s best record.

The Bruins can now finish no higher than the third seed after losing to the Lightning, 3-2.

The Bruins look to shake off the rust and deal with challenging ice conditions after scoring just two goals in their last two games.

Boston goalie Tuukka Rask did not test positive for COVID-19, but reported a cough and the protocol kicked into gear, forcing him to miss Sunday’s 4-1 loss to Philadelphia.