Bruins’ Playoff Hopes Slip After Home Streak Ends

Bruins’ Playoff Hopes Slip After Home Streak Ends

29:23 Mar 13, 2026
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Boston Bruins' home dominance crumbles as the San Jose Sharks end a 13-game winning streak at TD Garden, leaving playoff hopes on thin ice. Can Jim Montgomery’s team survive a brutal road-heavy finish, or will recent struggles away from home see Boston miss the postseason? Ian McLaren breaks down the missed opportunities, from David Pastrnak’s four-game point streak to Fraser Minton’s late-game spark, and questions the effectiveness of Elias Lindholm’s top-line duties. Get insights on the Sharks’ opportunistic offense, Alex Nedeljkovic’s standout goaltending, and the mounting pressure as Boston’s away record sinks further among playoff contenders.  Key analysis focuses on upcoming challenges against the Washington Capitals, the shaky state of the Bruins’ penalty kill, playoff probability projections, and critical lineup decisions in net. Can Boston respond before their wild card grip slips away? Everydayer ClubJoin the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV
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