Bruins Slip Further Behind Rivals in Playoff Race
The Boston club has exceeded preseason expectations with six regular-season games remaining. Once viewed as a rebuild, they are mounting a late push for the playoffs.
Recent form
Boston has won four of its last five games. They are 6-2 over their past eight contests since a March 17 loss to Montreal.
The Canadiens have been hotter. Montreal extended its streak to seven consecutive victories on Thursday night.
Standings and playoff picture
Montreal occupies the third and final Atlantic Division playoff slot. The Canadiens sit at 98 points and remain within striking distance of first place.
Boston is in the wild-card mix. The Bruins hold 94 points and currently rank as the higher-seeded Eastern Conference wild card.
Recent setback
The Bruins fell in a surprise loss to the Florida Panthers. That defeat came against the NHL’s last-place club and dented Boston’s momentum.
Road ahead
All six remaining opponents for Boston are battling for postseason berths. The schedule offers little margin for error as the playoff race tightens.
Boston will continue its Florida road trip on Saturday evening. The next test is a meeting with first-place Tampa Bay Lightning.
With points so close, the Bruins could still slip further behind their rivals as the playoff race tightens. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments through the final stretch.
