The Bruins sealed their playoff destiny yesterday in a 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Montreal beat Toronto to reach 104 points for the first seed in the Eastern Conference (pending the conclusion of today's Penguins vs. Flyers game).
Since the Bruins failed to gain a point, they sit in 7th right now, awaiting the conclusion of the same Penguins vs Flyers game. If the Flyers win, the Bruins get pushed down to 8th. If the Flyers lose, the Bruins remain in 7th.
Doesn't matter what place the Bruins finish because their opponent is set.
Bring on the Montreal Canadiens.
The series should start on Thursday, with the Bruins hosting games 3 and 4 on Sunday and Tuesday.
The regular season series, as well all know, the Canadiens took 8-0.
The playoffs give the Bruins a fresh new start.
Anything can happen in the playoffs.
