The Bruins playoff chances aren’t at code red quite yet, but the level of concern about another missed postseason in The Hub is rising following their first four-game losing streak of the season. On a frustrating night, the Black and Gold were out of sync and the victim of puck luck in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers less than 24 hours ago.
Like the Bruins, the Panthers come into TD Garden with some recent baggage. Despite making a few notable transactions at the trade deadline, the Panthers, who sit three points ahead of the B’s in the Atlantic Division, are just 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.