Clifton got one through on Antti Raanta with a little under 10 minutes remaining in regulation. The Hurricanes had the game well under control by that point in time and Clifton's goal ended up the only one scoring for Boston in the Game 5 loss. The 27-year-old defenseman scored just two goals in 60 regular season contests this season, which would have made Clifton's goal all the sweeter had it actually made a difference in the game. The Bruins will play host to Carolina for Game 6 on Thursday as they try to avoid elimination.

Clifton has two goals and eight points in 49 contests this season. He's averaged 16:06 minutes when he has been in the lineup.

Clifton will watch this game from the press box as a healthy scratch. The Bruins also continue to miss the following players with injuries: Nick Foligno (upper body), Trent Frederic (upper body), John Moore (upper body), and Tuukka Rask (lower body).

Clifton will watch this game from the press box, as he sits as a healthy scratch. The Bruins continue to miss the following players with injuries: Nick Foligno (upper body), Trent Frederic (upper body), John Moore (upper body), and Tuukka Rask (lower body).