Bruins Drop Crucial Game vs. Rangers, Pastrnak’s Milestone Bittersweet

Boston Bruins miss critical opportunity in overtime loss to New York Rangers—could it cost them a playoff spot? Ian McLaren breaks down Boston’s frustrating setback, spotlighting David Pastrnak’s milestone 900th NHL point and a resurgent top line featuring Elias Lindholm and Morgan Geekie. Despite holding the lead into the third period, costly penalties and a lack of secondary scoring left Boston vulnerable as the Eastern Conference wildcard race tightens.Key insights include the Bruins’ penalty kill improvement, their struggle to close games, and growing pressure from contenders like the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders. Ian McLaren previews the pivotal back-to-back clash against the Nashville Predators, evaluates recent line changes, and raises pressing questions: Can Boston reclaim momentum and solidify their postseason standing? Or will dropped points haunt them down the stretch? Bruins fans, stay tuned for your daily must-have analysis.Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!QuoTry Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go tohttp://Quo.com/lockedonnhlIndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.