Bruins Thoughts From a 4-3 OT Loss to NJ

May 4, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37) celebrates with defenseman Will Butcher (8) and center Yegor Sharangovich (17) after scoring the game winning goal past Boston Bruins goaltender Jaroslav Halak (41) in overtime at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

One night after clinching the final East Division playoff berth, the Boston Bruins lost in overtime to the New Jersey Devils, 4-3. Despite the loss, the Bruins remain in third place, one point ahead of the New York Islanders after the Isles lost in a shootout to the Buffalo Sabres.

The Bruins had a pair of one-goal leads in the game, but they were not able to finish…