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Bruins Seek to End Six-Game Skid Against Struggling Ducks

Boston faces Anaheim in a matchup of two teams grappling with fading playoff hopes and disappointing seasons.

Ducks goaltender John Gibson makes a save on a shot by Bruins center Elias Lindholm during the second period Feb. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Overview

  • The Boston Bruins are on a six-game losing streak, most recently suffering a 7-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Kings, and sit six points below the Eastern Conference playoff cut line.
  • Goaltender Jeremy Swayman has underperformed this season, with a sub-.900 save percentage and a string of poor performances in March.
  • The Anaheim Ducks, 13 points out of a playoff spot with 12 games remaining, are focusing on player development and competitive matchups against veteran teams.
  • Anaheim's Alex Killorn, Jackson LaCombe, and Trevor Zegras have been productive recently, combining for five goals and seven points in their last two games.
  • Both teams are struggling on the power play, with the Ducks ranking second-worst in the NHL at 12.6% and the Bruins not far ahead at 14.6%.