Getty A rookie could make big Boston Bruins news this postseason, as he could be the team's x-factor in the 2026 NHL playoffs. Good Boston Bruins news hit the wire on Saturday despite the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. The Bruins dropped a 2-1 decision to the Bolts in their matchup on Saturday afternoon. Since Boston lost, it missed an opportunity to lock up their playoff berth. Fortunately, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators