The Boston Bruins have exceeded expectations to this point in the 2025-26 NHL season. Many experts and analytics models predicted the B's would miss the playoffs for the second year in a row and possibly even finish among the bottom 10 teams again.

While that scenario could still play out, making the playoffs is actually a realistic goal for this group.

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The Bruins are one of three teams tied for third place in the Atlantic Division. Early season struggles for the Toronto Maple Leafs and two-time defending champion Florida Panthers have made the division race pretty competitive. First place and sixth place are separated by just seven points as of Thursday morning.

If the Bruins are going to remain in the playoff ra

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