Apr 18, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Brad Marchand (63) and center Patrice Bergeron (37) are congratulated at the bench after Marchand scored as Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) skates away during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
The Boston Bruins are set to square up with the East Division’s second-place Washington Capitals in the first round the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. As usual this will be a best-of-seven series, which means the first team to four wins is the victor in the series and will advance to the next round.