The 2021-22 regular season is slowly coming to an end. The last games of the regular season are scheduled for April 29, while the playoffs are expected to start three days later — on May 2. The Tampa Bay Lightning have officially clinched their playoff berth last Thursday, beating the Anaheim Ducks, but several other teams are still in the hunt. After Saturday night, the total number of teams who already secured their postseason spot has been increased to 10.
The Boston Bruins will made their sixth consecutive playoff appearance after beating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon, thanks to two quick goals at the beginning of the first period by Trent Frederic and Erik Haula.