Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Boston Bruins are fighting hard for their playoff positioning. Here are the key storylines surrounding the team and their upcoming schedule for the week of April 5-12, 2026.
The Wild Card Race & Playoff Push
As of today (April 5), the Bruins are sitting at 94 points and holding onto the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They are currently trailing the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres (both with 100 points) in the Atlantic Division.
With just a handful of games left in the regular season, every single point this week is crucial for their Stanley Cup Playoff seeding.
Bouncing Back from the Florida Trip
The Bruins are looking to right the ship after dropping two consecutive games on their recent road trip. Their four-game winning streak was snapped on April 2 in a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Just yesterday, April 4, they fell 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Head coach Marco Sturm has emphasized the need for better structure and urgency from the team as they close out the season.
Pastrnak Nearing History
Forward David Pastrnak is a major storyline as he chases the 100-point mark. He currently sits at 96 points (29 goals, 67 assists) for the season. If he reaches 100 points in these final games, he will become only the third player in franchise history to record four 100-point seasons, joining Bruins legends Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr.
Bruins Upcoming Schedule
The Bruins face a challenging, travel-heavy week, playing three of their next four games on the road against Eastern Conference opponents. They will need to secure road points against tough teams like the Carolina Hurricanes and find redemption at home during their rematch against the Lightning.
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (EDT) |
| Sunday, April 5 | at Philadelphia Flyers | Xfinity Mobile Arena | 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday, April 7 | at Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday, April 11 | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | TD Garden | 12:30 PM |
| Sunday, April 12 | at Columbus Blue Jackets | Nationwide Arena | 6:00 PM |
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