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Bruins Game 81: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Blue Jackets
TL;DR
The Boston Bruins, currently on a five-game losing streak, face the Columbus Blue Jackets, who recently won against Montreal. Despite their struggles, the Bruins have clinched a postseason berth.
Bruins Game 81: Notes, Lines, and How to Watch vs. Blue Jackets
The Boston Bruins (43-27-10) are in the Buckeye State to face the Columbus Blue Jackets (40-28-12). The Bruins are on a five-game losing streak, while the Blue Jackets are 3-6-1 in their last 10.
The Bruins fell to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, blowing a 1-0 third-period lead. Even with the loss, they ended up clinching a postseason berth due to some help in the Eastern Conference.
The Blue Jackets were in Montreal on Saturday and came away with a 5-2 win.
The Bruins are 15-16-9 away from home this season, with one final chance to bring the road record to .500. The Blue Jackets are 20-11-8 at Nationwide Arena this season.
For the Blue Jackets, this game is important for the playoff race. They need to gain ground on the Philadelphia Flyers, who are two points ahead with two games to play. With a win, the Blue Jacketsโ playoff odds increase to 38.2%; they drop to 4.8% with a regulation loss, according to MoneyPuck.
Bruins Morning Skate Notes
Marco Sturm will meet with the media approximately 90 minutes before puck drop to announce any lineup changes.
Expected Bruins Lines
Forwards
Morgan Geekie โ Elias Lindholm โ David Pastrnak
Casey Mittelstadt โ Pavel Zacha โ Viktor Arvidsson
Mikey Eyssimont โ Fraser Minten โ Marat Khusnutdinov
Tanner Jeannot โ Sean Kuraly โ Mark Kastelic
Defensemen
Jonathan Aspirot โ Charlie McAvoy
Hampus Lindholm โ Mason Lohrei
Nikita Zadorov โ Andrew Peeke
Source: Last game
Starting Goalie
Jeremy Swayman (30-18-4, 2.76 GAA, .906 SV%)
Source: Expected
Expected Blue Jackets Lines
Forwards
Kirill Marchenko โ Adam Fantilli โ Isac Lundestrom
Cole Sillinger โ Charlie Coyle โ Danton Heinen
Mason Marchment โ Boone Jenner โ Conor Garland
Miles Wood โ Sean Monahan โ Kent Johnson
Defensemen
Zach Werenski โ Dante Fabbro
Ivan Provorov โย Denton Mateychuk
Jake Christiansen โ Erik Gudbranson
Source: Last game
Starting Goalie
Elvis Merzlikins (14-11-3, 3.40 GAA, .883 SV%)
Source: Unconfirmed
Special Teams
Bruins
- Power play: 23.4% (T-8th)
- Penalty kill: 76.6% (25th)
Blue Jackets
- Power play: 19.3% (T-21st)
- Penalty kill: 76.1% (27th)
Season Series
Thursday, February 26: @ BOS โ BOS wins 4-2
Sunday, March 29: @ CBJ โ BOS wins 4-3 (SO)
Sunday, April 12: Bruins @ Blue Jackets
Upcoming Schedule
Tuesday, April 14: Devils @ Bruins, 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 18: Playoffs begin
How To Watch
6:00 PM ET
TV: NESN, NHLN (outside of New England)
Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub
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Q&A
What is the current record of the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Boston Bruins have a record of 43-27-10, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are at 40-28-12.
How did the Boston Bruins clinch a postseason berth despite losing their last game?
The Bruins clinched a postseason berth due to favorable outcomes in the Eastern Conference, even after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
What was the outcome of the last game played by the Columbus Blue Jackets?
The Columbus Blue Jackets won their last game against Montreal with a score of 5-2.
