Last Place to Playoffs: Revisiting Top Storylines That Defined Bruins' Rebound Season

E1635 - Last Place to Playoffs: Revisiting Top Storylines That Defined Bruins' Rebound Season

Published: April 16, 2026

Duration: 32:33

Boston Bruins silence doubters with remarkable turnaround—are they poised for a redemption run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Ian McLaren recaps the Boston Bruins' rise from last season’s struggles to a 100-point campaign, defying predictions and clinching a playoff spot. Key discussions focus on Jeremy Swayman’s elite goaltending, David Pastrnak’s evolution as a premier playmaker, and Don Sweeney’s bold roster retool that brought in Casey Mittelstadt, Fraser Minton, and Nikita Zadorov. The episode also tackles the Bruins’ unique captaincy decision, Marco Sturm’s impressive coaching debut, and the impact of depth signings like Victor Ar...