Daily Bean: Bruins Win, NCAA Tournament Begins Today, Draft Board

The Boston Bruins picked up a massive win in Buffalo, NY, last night. It bumped their playoff odds to 74. 4%, according to MoneyPuck’s model .

James Hagens made his professional debut last night in Providence’s 2-1 win in Springfield. He had three shots, but did not land on the scoresheet. The P-Bruins play again on Saturday and Sunday.

Besides the Bruins’ win, there was only one other game last night. And that game went in the Bruins’ favor as well. Elsewhere around the hockey world, the Lightning and Panthers are both down a top player.

The NCAA tournament begins today, and it is followed up by a 13-game NHL slate. A Flyers’ prospect speaks about his time in college, and there is an updated draft board. Also, the Maple Leafs won last night.