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One more strange twist makes perfect sense in this most unusual of Bruins seasons

For the Bruins, in fact, Tuesday night became Wednesday morning.

Lightning beat Blue Jackets in five-OT thriller

Brayden Point scored 10:27 into the fifth overtime for Tampa Bay in the fourth-longest game in Stanley Cup playoff history.

Bruins game moved to Wednesday because of five-OT marathon

Game 1 of the first round Boston-Carolina series was to start some 90 minutes after the game between the Blue Jackets and Lightning,

‘Are we going to play?‘ The Bruins waited and waited, only to have game postponed to Wednesday

The marathon overtime game between the Lightning and Blue Jackets forced the NHL to move the Bruins game.

Providence Bruins create memorial award to honor Colby Cave
The Colby Cave Memorial Award will be presented each season to a Providence Bruins player who demonstrates dedication to the community and charitable organizations.

NHL playoffs: Eight questions that will decide the Bruins-Hurricanes rematch
The Bruins swept last year's Eastern final but will need to pick up their play this time against red-hot Carolina.

Tuukka Rask, David Pastrnak ‘unfit to participate’ in Monday’s Bruins practice

However, coach Bruce Cassidy said the goalie will start Tuesday night, and expects both will be ready to go when Boston takes on Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.

Reality check: Bruins need to hope experience, ‘playoff hockey’ will eliminate their lethargic play

After finishing 0 for 3 in round-robin play with Sunday's loss, they need to find their game in the opening-round playoff matchup with the Hurricanes.

Bruins fall to Capitals and sink to fourth seed, get Hurricanes in opening round

Boston dropped its third straight in round-robin play to drop to the fourth seed after finishing the season with the NHL's best record.

Bruce Cassidy is confident Bruins will shine when playoff lights are brightest

The coach said the Bruins, winless in the round robin, know how to play playoff hockey.

With prelims wrapping up, here are some bests and worsts around the NHL

The Hurricanes blew away the Rangers in three straight, and there were other noteworthy items inside the bubbles.

Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci ’unfit to participate’ in Friday’s Bruins practice

However, coach Bruce Cassidy expects the pair to be available to skate Saturday, and then play in Sunday's game vs. the Capitals

For hardcore hockey fans, having playoffs in the summer is cool with them

The sports calendar has been turned on its head, but the game's ardent fans are adjusting on the fly.

Bruins showed more spark vs. Lightning, and hope to build on it

“I think we competed much harder,” said right winger Chris Wagner, who had another goal in Wednesday's loss.

With action heating up, Bruins in dire need of a quick defrost

With one round robin game remaining vs. the Capitals Sunday, Bruins playing too cold for comfort.

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