Stanley Cup of Chowder · Mar 25, 2023
Recap: Bruins clinch Atlantic Division with 2-1 win over Lightning
Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesThe Boston Bruins topped the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1, this afternoon at the TD Garden to clinch the Atlantic Division.
The game was a possible playoff preview, and it didn’t disappoint.
Special teams had their work cut out for them, as the Bruins had seven power plays and five penalty kills in the today’s tilt — with gloves dropped just nine seconds in that set the tone for the rest of the day.
Patrice Bergeron scored on the power play to give the Bruins the lead, before Victor Hedman scored a shorthanded goal minutes later in the first period.