NHL · Atlantic · Boston, Massachusetts, US · TD Garden
Original Six royalty with a snarling edge, the Bruins are Boston's toughest team in a city that demands toughness - a century of black and gold built on the idea that hockey is a contact sport and contact is not optional.
Updated March 21, 2026
The Bruins are clinging to a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but the Columbus Blue Jackets are breathing down their neck. Boston's inability to string together wins has turned what once looked like a comfortable playoff position into a nail-biter with 15 games remaining.
The Bruins played in the 2026 Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 1, giving the veteran core a marquee moment. But the outdoor showcase couldn't mask the inconsistency that has defined their season.