Boston.com · Apr 10, 2017
Bruins set to start series with Senators on Wednesday
Bruins' Kevan Miller checks Senators' Mark Borowiecki during an April 6 game in Boston.BOSTON (AP) — Based on the standings, the Boston Bruins caught a break by drawing the Ottawa Senators instead of the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Not that the Bruins have had success against either club this season.
Boston opens a series Wednesday in Ottawa still seeking its first win over the Senators this season. The Bruins went 0-3-1 and were outscored 11-5 by Ottawa — they were 0-2-1 versus Washington.