Bruins’ Playoff Hopes SOAR with McAvoy & Pastrnak Travel Update

Boston Bruins brace for a turning point as Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak rejoin the squad on a crucial three-game road trip. With the Bruins mired in 5-on-5 struggles, can the presence of these All-Stars spark a surge up the Eastern Conference standings? Ian McLaren unpacks why Boston’s playoff hopes hinge on improved even-strength play, goaltending heroics from Jeremy Swayman, and disciplined hockey as the team battles penalty woes. Power rankings, playoff implications, and stat breakdowns take center stage, including insights on Alex Steeves’ top-line emergence and Morgan Geekie’s offensive explosion in Pastrnak’s absence. How will the return of key players shift Jim Montgomery’s strategy and the Bruins’ point percentage chase? Discover what must change for Boston to convert elite special teams and goaltending into sustained success. Don’t miss this essential analysis of the Bruins’ path forward in a tightening Atlantic Division race. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long. 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), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.