As the Bruins enter the second-last full week of their season with a significant losing streak, they face the Capitals and Canadiens, with the potential to influence playoff outcomes. Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record adds interest to their matchup against Washington. In college hockey, local teams faced elimination, leaving Boston University as the sole representative in the upcoming Frozen Four. The Bruins' recent roster changes and their slip in league standings point towards a draft-focused offseason, though their commitment to rebuilding remains commendable.
Given how the Bruins have played recently, there's a decent chance Ovechkin scores all five goals needed to break Gretzky's record on Tuesday.
Boston University remains the lone local representative in the tournament, heading to the Frozen Four along with Western Michigan, Denver, and Penn State.
The Bruins have slipped down to 26th in the league, tied in points with the Flyers, making a top-five draft pick a real possibility.
It's admirable to see the Bruins' commitment to following through on the teardown, despite no one expecting them to be in this position this season.
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