E1632 - Bruins Clinch Playoff Spot, James Hagens Elevates Possibilities

Boston Bruins snap playoff drought and punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with top prospect James Hagens making an immediate impact.

Ian McLaren covers the Bruins’ dramatic turnaround—vaulting from last in the East to playoff contenders—spotlighting Jeremy Swayman’s Vezina-worthy goaltending, Charlie McAvoy’s leadership, and David Pastrnak’s offensive firepower. The episode features a deep look at midseason acquisitions, breakout performances from new core contributors like Casey Mittelstadt, Fraser Minten, and Victor Arvidsson, and Marco Sturm’s effective coaching tweaks. 

With Boston ending a five-game skid, young stars like Higgins, Minton, and Khu...