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%.