Jun 24, 2021; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens players celebrate their win against Vegas Golden Knights after an overtime period in game six of the 2021 Stanley Cup Semifinals at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the NHL in mid-March of 2020, the Boston Bruins were on pace to win the Atlantic Division as the only team in the league with 100 points through their first 70 games.
Following the playoff bubbles in Canada last summer, which saw the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup, the NHL had a different look for the 2020-21 season.