The NHL season is heating up as teams battle it out for playoff spots and division titles. Two teams that have been making headlines recently are the Boston Bruins and the Calgary Flames. Both teams have had impressive comebacks in recent games, securing their positions in the playoff race.
The Boston Bruins achieved a major milestone on Tuesday night, becoming the second team in NHL history to reach 60 wins in a single season. The Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2, with David Pastrnak scoring his 38th goal of the season. The Bruins have been dominant all season, with a record of 60-20-7, and are currently in first place in the Atlantic Division.
The Bruins have been led by their top line of Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Patrice Bergeron, who have combined for 108 goals and 266 points this season. The team has also had strong performances from goaltender Tuukka Rask, who has a record of 27-12-5 with a .912 save percentage.
The Calgary Flames have also been making waves in the NHL recently, securing their playoff hopes with an impressive comeback win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. The Flames were down 3-0 in the third period but rallied to score four unanswered goals to win the game 4-3.
The Flames have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season, with a record of 48-23-7. They are currently in first place in the Pacific Division and are looking to make a deep playoff run.
The Flames have been led by their top line of Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, and Elias Lindholm, who have combined for 89 goals and 223 points this season. The team has also had strong performances from goaltender Mike Smith, who has a record of 23-16-2 with a .898 save percentage.
Both the Bruins and the Flames have been impressive this season, and their recent comebacks show that they have what it takes to make a deep playoff run. As the NHL season winds down, it will be exciting to see which teams come out on top and which players shine in the postseason.
