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Bruins' Season Ends in Overtime; Draft Lottery Hopes Hang On

4/17/2025

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The Boston Bruins faced a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat against the New Jersey Devils, closing out their 2024-25 season. Now tied with the Flyers and Kraken at 76 points, their fate in the NHL Draft lottery rests on Philadelphia's last game. A Flyers loss could gift the Bruins the coveted No. 4 pick, while a point would push them to No. 5.

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The Boston Bruins faced a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat against the New Jersey Devils, closing out their 2024-25 season. Now tied with the Flyers and Kraken at 76 points, their fate in the NHL Draft lottery rests on Philadelphia's last game. A Flyers loss could gift the Bruins the coveted No. 4 pick, while a point would push them to No. 5.