Mar 5, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Jarred Tinordi (84) and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) fight during the first period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
Following Monday night’s 3-2 overtime win over the New York Islanders that locked the Boston Bruins into the third-seed in the East Division and a first-round playoff matchup with the Washington Capitals, the National Hockey League quickly announced when the series would begin.
The NHL announced that the Bruins and Capitals would meet in Game 1 on Saturday night at Capital One Arena at 7:15 p.