Boston Bruins Aim for Stanley Cup Playoffs Berth This Thursday
How Bruins Can Clinch Stanley Cup Playoffs Spot Thursday
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The Boston Bruins, currently leading the Wild Card standings with 96 points, can secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs this Thursday. They need the Columbus Blue Jackets to lose to the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders to lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs to clinch their postseason return.
- 01The Bruins ended their eight-year playoff streak last season.
- 02They currently hold a record of 43 wins, 26 losses, and 10 overtime losses.
- 03A win for the Bruins on Thursday will depend on the outcomes of two other games.
- 04The NHL regular season concludes on April 16, with playoffs starting on April 18.
- 05Marco Sturm is in his first year as head coach of the Bruins.
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The Boston Bruins, after missing the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, are on the verge of returning this year. With a record of 43 wins, 26 losses, and 10 overtime losses, they currently lead the Wild Card standings with 96 points. The Bruins can officially clinch a playoff spot as early as Thursday night, provided that the Columbus Blue Jackets lose in regulation against the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The NHL regular season is set to conclude on April 16, with the playoffs beginning on April 18. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Marco Sturm, the Bruins are looking to make a strong postseason comeback.
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