Boston Bruins Announce Strategy to Play All Regulars in Final Regular Season Game The Boston Bruins have confirmed they will field their full roster for Game 82, their regular-season finale against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, as they aim to conclude the campaign on a strong note ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The decision comes after the team rested several key players in their previous game, but head coach Marco Sturm emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum as the team prepares for the postseason. The Bruins, who have secured a playoff berth, will host the Devils in Game 82 at TD Garden. While the outcome of the game will not directly impact their playoff seeding—since they have already clinched a spot—the result could determine whether Boston enters the postseason as the top Wild Card team. A victory would secure the No. 1 Wild Card position, setting up a first-round matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Sturm addressed the team’s approach during a Monday practice session, stating, “It was important to go back to winning, first of all, to feel good again. Totally different today when we came in. Guys are happy, they’re loud.” He highlighted the team’s focus on ending the regular season on a positive note, saying, “Whatever happens happens, who we are going to play – it really doesn’t matter. We want to win. We wanted to win yesterday, and we want to win tomorrow. That, I feel like, gives us the best chance to start a good playoffs.” The Bruins’ current record of 44-27-10 places them in a strong position for the playoffs, but the final game of the regular season carries added weight. Forward Pavel Zacha echoed the team’s determination, noting, “I think the mood is good. It was a big win yesterday; the guys played really well, and that’s something we need to do even tomorrow.#bostonbruins #marco_sturm #pavel_zacha #newjerseydevils #tdgarden
