NHL Playoff Picture 2021: Where Boston Bruins stand after Monday’s win over the New Jersey Devils
Updated May 05, 2021;
Posted May 04, 2021
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) celebrates with left wing Brad Marchand (63) after scoring their second goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Monday, May 3, 2021, in Newark, N.J. Marchand got the assist on the goal. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP
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The Bruins not only clinched a playoff spot Monday, but their win over the New Jersey Devils combined with the New York Islanders’ loss to Buffalo has Boston in third place with just over a week left in the regular season.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
Moe, Nachbaur and Paddock wrap up WHL careers
The strangest season in Prince Albert Raiders history concluded on Wednesday night with one of the most bizarre contests the team has ever taken part in.
With the team holding a 5-3 lead over the Swift Current Broncos at the 8:01 mark of the third period, Raiders netminder Max Paddock was given a snow shower by Broncos forward Josh Davies and proceeded to pummel him in the face as both players were down in the crease during a post-whistle scrum.
As a result of the play, Davies was given a two-minute minor for unsportsmanlike conduct, but Paddock was given a five-minute match penalty and a game misconduct for what the officials deemed as an attempt to injure.
NHL Playoff Picture 2021: Where Boston Bruins stand after beating Penguins, Tuesday
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Boston Bruins Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with David Pastrnak (88) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The Bruins won 3-1.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP
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The Bruins’ 3-1 win over the Penguins, Tuesday felt like a playoff game with plenty on the line for both teams. That was a good sign for Boston, which rose to the occasion, especially the top two lines and goalie Tuukka Rask.
Barring a collapse by somebody, the Capitals, Penguins, Islanders and Bruins are virtually assured playoff spots now. It’s going to come down to what order they’re in.