Bruins Grind Past Penguins, Swayman DOMINATES for Playoff Push

Boston Bruins escape with gritty win behind Jeremy Swayman’s heroics—but do underlying numbers spell playoff trouble? Trade deadline intrigue heats up as Mason Lohrei and Matt Poitras market value comes under scrutiny, and rumors swirl around a possible Connor Garland acquisition. 

Ian McLaren breaks down the Bruins’ 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, spotlighting Swayman’s stellar goaltending, clutch penalty killing, and Casey Middlestadt’s resurging game. 

The conversation covers Boston’s shaky underlying metrics, compares playoff projections from Moneypuck and The Athletic, and examines rumored trade scenarios involving key prospects for impact players like Garland or Simon Nemec. 

With the playoff race tightening and one game left before the NHL trade deadline, is this Bruins roster ready for a deep run, or will bold moves be necessary to keep pace in the Eastern Conference?

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