By beating Florida in overtime on Saturday, the Bruins stretched their lead over the Panthers in the Atlantic Division to five points with four games to go.
The Bruins’ head coach has openly acknowledged the significant impact of their recent victory on the NHL playoff race. By defeating Florida in overtime, Boston has widened their lead over the Panthers in the Atlantic Division to five points with only four games remaining in the season.
With Florida’s maximum attainable point total capped at 110 and Boston already at 107, it appears highly probable that the Bruins will clinch the division title. Additionally, the Rangers hold a one-point advantage over the Bruins and possess a game in hand for both the top seed in the Eastern Conference and the President’s Trophy.
Tampa Bay’s loss to Pittsburgh further solidifies the standings, leaving them four points behind Toronto, who holds a game in hand. Consequently, it’s likely that the Atlantic Division standings will remain as follows: 1. Boston, 2. Florida, 3. Toronto, and 4. Tampa.
The Bruins still have multiple accolades within reach, including the Atlantic Division title, the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and the President’s Trophy.
Here’s the current standing for Boston after their recent victory:
Atlantic Division: Boston: 78 GP, 46 W, 17 L, 15 OT, 107 Pts Florida: 78 GP, 48 W, 24 L, 6 OT, 102 Pts Toronto: 76 GP, 44 W, 23 L, 9 OT, 97 Pts Tampa Bay: 77 GP, 43 W, 27 L, 7 OT, 93 Pts.
Remaining games for the Bruins, Panthers, and Rangers are listed, with the Bruins having matchups against Carolina, Pittsburgh, Washington, and Ottawa.
In the Eastern Conference, the Rangers currently lead with 108 points, followed closely by Boston with 107 points. Carolina and Florida follow suit with 103 and 102 points, respectively.
In the race for the President’s Trophy, the Rangers and Bruins lead with 108 and 107 points, respectively, followed by Dallas with 105 points. Other notable contenders include Carolina, Vancouver, Colorado, Florida, and Winnipeg.
The potential playoff matchups are outlined for both the Eastern and Western Conferences, with tiebreaker rules explained if two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season.
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