The Boston Bruins are playing in their 20th game of the season tonight. As they take on the Senators in Ottawa, they’re fighting to get themselves back into a playoff slot. The Bruins are currently third in the wild card race. They’re a point behind Ottawa, Columbus, and New Jersey.
Tonight’s game is a chance for the Bruins to be on the right side of the playoff barometer. A B’s win will put them back into third place in the Atlantic Division. A loss keeps them out of the playoff picture. Granted, it’s only the first quarter of the season, but things like this have an ugly tendency to hang over the heads of players.