The Bruins are in an incredibly tight Eastern Conference playoff race, so every point matters. Thus, a win against the Devils would be significant for them, as it would allow them to jump up in the standings. This is especially so when noting that the Bruins will also be playing the Senators tomorrow night as well.

It is certainly tough for the Bruins that Frederic is still not ready to go. He is a solid part of their bottom six due to his hard-nosed style of play and toughness. He also was starting to heat up before getting sick,