Apr 11, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) looks to pass the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports
As the calendar turns to May, the race for the playoffs begins to hit the final turn for the Boston Bruins and the rest of the NHL.
One month ago, the Bruins were not a lock for the postseason as they were coming off a COVID-19 shutdown and sitting in fourth place in the East Division ahead of the New York Rangers.