Daily Bean: Bruins Lose, Eastern Conference Standings, Leafs Eliminated from Playoffs

They cannot win them all, but the Bruins overlooked last night’s opponent and suffered a 2-1 loss to open their four-game road trip. The Bruins allowed two goals on the Panthers’ first five shots, scored one near the end of the first period, but could not catch the Florida lead. Both goalies showed up, with Jeremy Swayman stopping the final 19 Panthers shots, and Sergei Bobrovsky making 15 third-period saves.

Around the league, the Bruins did not get much help. At the same time, the Bruins are sitting comfortably in the first wild card spot, four points behind the Canadiens, who won yesterday, and six points ahead of the Senators, Red Wings, and Blue Jackets. The Maple Leafs and Rangers have been bounced from playoff contention, while the Hurricanes and Wild clinched their spot.

The Canucks will finish with the worst record in the NHL. There were 14 games yesterday, only two today. The Bruins have both minor league affiliates and some prospects in action tonight.

Also, the Hobey Baker Finalists were announced yesterday. Happy Friday, catch up on Bruins and league news in today’s Daily Bean: Boston Bruins BRUINS LOSE : The Boston Bruins (43-24-8) fell 2-1 to the Florida Panthers (36-35-3) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, on Thursday night. Fraser Minten scored with 26.