Boston.com · Feb 26
4 questions facing Bruins as they return from Olympic break
David Pastrnak and the Bruins are currently in a playoff spot with 25 games to go this season, Barry Chin / Globe StaffAfter nearly three weeks off the ice, the Boston Bruins will resume play on Thursday when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden.
While both Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman are still relishing Team USA’s gold-medal win over Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the Bruins don’t have much time to rest on their laurels coming out of their extended break.
The Bruins currently sit in the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 32-20-5 record and 69 points. The Blue Jackets are four points behind Boston in the standings just below the playoff cut-off line.