Can the Bruins Beat the Bye Week Blues?

Bruins hockey returns after the team’s mandated bye week, which could be good or bad news depending on how one looks at the situation.

Good news: Bruins hockey is back!

Bad news: Teams coming off their bye week in February hold a record of 0-8-1. Oof.

After the Bruins caught fire by winning three straight with Bruce Cassidy at the helm, the team begins play again mired in a West Coast road trip. The team will battle the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars before returning to Boston.

In a pivotal point in the season where every point matters, the Bruins currently cling onto the second wild-card spot. Therefore, this road trip could serve as a make-or-break point in the season.

A hot start to the trip, where the team plays rested instead of rusty, is instrumental in staying in the playoff picture.