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Daily Bean: P-Bruins Facing Elimination, Mariners Advance, Salary Cap Officially Set
TL;DR
The Boston Bruins face elimination in their playoff series against the Florida Panthers, while the Maine Mariners advance after a 3-1 victory. The Bruins' management acknowledges the need for improvements following their loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Key points
- Boston Bruins face elimination in playoffs
- Maine Mariners advance to second round
- Bruins' management held end-of-season press conference
- Bruins lost to Buffalo Sabres in first round
- Providence Bruins fighting for Game 5
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Fans pass a giant flag before Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series between the Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers, Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
The Boston Bruins know what they are prioritizing this summer.
It starts with one of the things they lack, and something that ultimately cost them their first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins’ front office held their end-of-season press conference at the TD Garden yesterday, and while Charlie Jacobs was happy with the state of the team, Don Sweeney and Cam Neely know there is work to be done.
In the minor leagues, the Providence Bruins have their backs up against the wall tonight as they fight to force a winner-take-all Game 5. The Maine Mariners are moving on to the second round after a 3-1 win last night, avoiding a blown 3-1 series lead.
Elsewhere around the league, the Sabres opened their second-round series with a win, and the Ducks picked up a road win and evened their Round 2 matchup with the Golden Knights. Trade talks have started in New Jersey, but not for a specific player, but for another valuable asset. The NHL also announced the three finalists for the Selke.
And details of the 2026-27 salary cap were officially communicated to the teams yesterday.
Happy Thursday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today’s Daily Bean:
Boston Bruins
: Bruins alternate governor/CEO Charlie Jacobs, president Cam Neely, and general manager Don Sweeney met with the media for the end-of-season press conference yesterday. Sweeney and Neely made clear one thing: they are looking for speed and skill.
Q&A
What is the current status of the Boston Bruins in the playoffs?
The Boston Bruins are facing elimination in their playoff series against the Florida Panthers.
How did the Maine Mariners perform in their recent game?
The Maine Mariners won 3-1, allowing them to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
What did the Bruins' management say after the end-of-season press conference?
Bruins' management expressed satisfaction with the team's state but acknowledged that there is work to be done for improvement.
Which team did the Bruins lose to in the first round of the playoffs?
The Bruins lost to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the playoffs.
