The Boston Bruins formally clinched a spot within the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday evening. Boston routed the Florida Panthers 7-Three to safe their third straight playoff berth, and after the sport Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy mentioned the workforce’s accomplishment with NESN’s Andy Brickley and Jack Edwards. “It feels terrific to be honest with you,” Cassidy stated. “It’s always the first goal every year going into the season, you want to make the playoffs. You want to give yourself a chance to win.” To hear what else the Bruins head coach needed to say, try the clip above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” offered by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail picture through Robert Mayer/USA TODAY Sports Images Source hyperlink
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Red Sox Vs. Yankees Lineup: Boston’s Stars Get Night Off After Clinching Division
Some of the Boston Red Sox’s heaviest hitters are getting a night off after helping the team clinch the American League East. The Red Sox won another division title Wednesday night despite losing to the New York Yankees 5-3 after first baseman Mark Teixeira’s walk-off grand slam. And Boston is in full playoff mode now, making sure its starters get some rest Thursday before the real hard work begins. Aaron Hill is leading off and playing third base as Brock Holt and Boston’s usual No.-1 hitter Dustin Pedroia are out of Thursday’s lineup. Deven Marrero will start at second base in Pedroia’s stead and bat last, while Travis Shaw takes over at ... NESN.com