Bruins Face Critical Matchup Against Sharks to Revive Playoff Hopes

Boston seeks to end a four-game losing streak and close a five-point gap for the Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

The Bruins are currently five points below the Eastern Conference wild-card cut line with 12 games left in the season.
Boston is on a four-game losing streak, struggling offensively with no power-play goals in that span and scoring more than three goals only twice in their last 16 games.
Interim coach Joe Sacco has urged the team to regroup quickly as they begin a five-game road trip, starting against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Key contributors include Morgan Geekie, who scored his career-high 24th goal in the recent loss to Vegas, and David Pastrnak, who recorded his 50th assist of the season.
The Bruins have historically dominated the Sharks, winning 15 consecutive games against them, offering a potential morale boost in this pivotal matchup.