May 3, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Nick Ritchie (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Catalina Fragoso-USA TODAY Sports
Entering Monday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils, there were two ways that the Boston Bruins could clinch the fourth and final East Division playoff berth.
The first one was any combination of securing a point themselves or have the Rangers lose in regulation to the Washington Capitals. The Bruins took matters into their own hands and beat the Devils, 3-0, to clinch their postseason berth on the road, but it did not come easy.