The Boston Bruins are about to enter their 71st playoffs in their storied franchise since 1924. In only six of those years did the Black and Gold reach the pinnacle of any NHL season — hoisting the Stanley Cup. In the last three seasons, the franchise has played a total of six playoff games and begins this postseason with a coach completing his first full season entering such.
Regardless, hope springs eternal with high expectations for a seventh Cup to culminate the 2017-18 campaign. Not likely too many significantly new variables enter the scene any year with regard to must-do items to give the best chance for a deep run each spring.