There will be time for playoff previews and ample lead moments to break down the strengths and weaknesses for both the Boston Bruins and the Buffalo Sabres in their playoff matchup that brings up strong memories of the old-time hockey Adams Division playoffs.
But it feels like the Bruins put an impressive exclamation point on a highly successful 100-point regular season with a 4-0 takedown of a New Jersey Devils team playing out the string at TD Garden on Tuesday night. The Bruins went into the postseason on a modest two-game winning streak to claim the top Eastern Conference wild card spot while teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders finished on the outside looking in with envy and more than a hint of bitterness. Read More