Nikita Zadorov emphasizes the significance of the upcoming clash between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. The Bruins aim to halt a troubling three-game losing streak, during which they suffered defeats at TD Garden against Canadian teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Ottawa Senators.
As the Bruins prepare to face their arch-rivals, the Canadiens have taken advantage of Boston’s recent struggles to move ahead in the Atlantic Division standings, now holding third place with a game still in hand over the Bruins. A regulation victory for Boston would earn them two critical points, allowing them to draw level with Montreal at 43 points before they enjoy a break before they play the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.
Zadorov, alongside teammate David Pastrnak, articulated the pressing need for a victory after the team’s latest loss to the Senators. “We need to win that game. We’re out of a playoff spot,” Zadorov stated. “That’s not where we want to be. It’s really tight in the standings, but we know where we’re at. Nowhere near where we want to be as well, so we’ve got to show up for a big rivalry game.”
Currently, the Bruins find themselves as the first team outside the playoff picture, both in the division and wild card races. While the season is still young and the halfway point not yet reached, the competitiveness of the conference and the underperformance of teams like the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs amplify the urgency for the Bruins to start amassing points.
The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NESN. Fans are hopeful that the Bruins will rise to the occasion in this crucial matchup, reigniting their playoff aspirations with a strong performance against a long-standing rival.