With a 3-0 win over the Devils on Monday, the Bruins clinched a playoff berth for the fifth consecutive season.
Nick Ritchie started the scoring for the Bruins midway through the second period, assisted by Jakub Zboril and Sean Kuraly. Later in the period, Patrice Bergeron scored his 20th goal of the season. Defenseman Matt Gryzelcyk powered in the clincher late in the third.
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— x – Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) May 4, 2021
The Bruins would have clinched their spot later in the evening even if they fell to the Devils — all they needed was a win or a Rangers loss.