They lost just once in regulation in the entire month of March. They've locked up the Atlantic Division title and are a win away from securing the Eastern Conference's regular-season crown as well.
The Boston Bruins are well on their way to another crack at the Stanley Cup.
Who's going to stop them from a third appearance in the final series in four seasons?
The Metropolitan Division-leading Pittsburgh Penguins didn't fare too well a year ago in their Eastern Conference Final matchup versus Boston, when the offensive powerhouse Pens managed just two goals in the four-game Bruins sweep.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have a feel-good story going with a Vezina-worthy goaltender in Ben Bishop and newly promoted captain Steven Stamkos providing hope, but the underdog doesn't have the same teeth as the big bad bears.
The Montreal Canadiens in a grueling seven-game series? They don't have the size or toughness to keep pace.
The New York Rangers are backed by a world-class goaltender and have been hot lately, winning 10 of their last 14 games prior to Thursday night. But just three of tho ...
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