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Casey Mittelstadt Likes The Way Bruins 'Are Built' Heading Into Playoffs
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The Boston Bruins have secured a playoff spot after the Detroit Red Wings lost to the New Jersey Devils. Forward Casey Mittelstadt expresses confidence in the team's structure and potential for a deep playoff run.
Boston Bruins forward Casey Mittelstadt
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The Boston Bruins are back in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the team has plenty of confidence in its group.
Boston clinched a playoff berth with the Detroit Red Wings losing to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. With the Bruins getting back to the playoffs, forward Casey Mittelstadt likes the way the team is built and believes they can go on a deep run.
“I think based on what people were saying about us at the beginning of the year, it’s been a pretty good year for us,” Mittelstadt said, via the team website. “From the beginning, though, I don’t think we really believed what they were saying.
“We thought we had a good team, and obviously we have good leaders and really good goaltending. We like the way we are built.”
Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, meanwhile, believes Boston has a special locker room and group, which has led to them having success and returning to the playoffs.
“We have a special locker room that we’re able to translate on the ice – coming in with the right attitude and translating it on the ice the entire season,” Swayman said. “We weren’t listening to anyone else but ourselves in this locker room.
“That was a big motivator for us, just keeping what we can control in front of us and doing whatever we can to prove people wrong in a sense. It has been a really fun way to play, and seeing results has been a cherry on top.”
Boston will return to the ice on Sunday on the road against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bruins are 43-27-10 and holding onto the second Wild Card spot.
Q&A
How did the Boston Bruins clinch their playoff spot?
The Boston Bruins clinched their playoff spot following the Detroit Red Wings' loss to the New Jersey Devils.
What are Casey Mittelstadt's thoughts on the Bruins' playoff chances?
Casey Mittelstadt believes the Bruins are well-constructed and has confidence in their ability to make a deep playoff run.
Which team did the Bruins secure their playoff berth against?
The Bruins secured their playoff berth as a result of the Detroit Red Wings losing to the New Jersey Devils.