NHL Midseason Shockers: Which Teams Are Soaring and Which Are Stumbling as Playoffs Loom?
Boston Bruins: B+
The Bruins are fading, but they’re still in the playoff hunt. It’s a good spot to occupy considering how poorly they played last season. Jeremy Swayman is back, the team plays with spirit, and a handful of players are performing above expectations. — Fluto Shinzawa
Buffalo Sabres: B
The Sabres got off to a slow start because of injuries and inconsistent play. But a 10-game winning streak that coincided with Jarmo Kekäläinen’s taking over as general manager has Buffalo right back in the wild-card mix. This is a deeper and more defensively sound Sabres team than we’ve seen in years past. — Matthew Fairburn
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