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The Bruins rebounded to the playoffs but lost in six games to Buffalo. Key issues: offense dried up, home woes, depth lacking. Strengths and offseason plans ahead.
Rangers (20-19-6) face Bruins (23-19-2) in heated Original Six rivalry; road scoring vs penalty woes amid key injuries.
Sabres stun Bruins in Boston to claim first playoff series victory in 19 years, ending historic drought.
Sabres erase 2-0 deficit for thrilling 4-3 Game 1 win over Bruins, first playoff victory in 15 years.
Buffalo Sabres clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory over Boston Bruins in Game 1, mounting a stunning comeback from 2-0 down for their first playoff win in 15 years.
Crosby at 38 extends his point-per-game record while Hellebuyck and Dahlin highlight the 11-20 tier of the 2026 NHL top 100.