This time, they’ll be playing that game sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference after the Maple Leafs leapfrogged the Bruins for third place in the Atlantic Division following their 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Even worse for the Bruins – the Islanders (Saturday’s opponent) are now two points in back of them for that final wild card spot in the East.
First thing’s first, the Bruins welcome a Tampa Bay Lightning club that sits five points in back of the Black and Gold. Both teams enter tonight’s game carrying a three-game losing streak.