It's not too early to think about playoff implications for the Bruins, who have an important game coming on Saturday.

The Bruins are currently in a playoff spot but a lot of times are coming for them. First up on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators.

The Boston Bruins returned to practice on Friday. They are preparing for an incredibly important matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday afternoon. The Senators trail the Bruins by just one point,

It has been an up-and-down year for the Boston Bruins. After entering the season with high expectations, they have a 22-19-5 record and hold the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. However, the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, and Detroit Red Wings are right behind them and have each played two fewer games.

BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division opponents meet when the Ottawa Senators take on the Boston Bruins. Ottawa has gone 22-18-4 overall with a 5-3-1 record against the Atlantic Division. The Senators have a 20-3-2 record in games they score three or more goals.

The public offseason contract dispute between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman was a drawn-out saga that left its mark on both sides. With Swayman

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Despite being in a playoff spot, Boston Bruins president Cam Neely said the team may retool ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.

The Boston Bruins are barely hanging onto a playoff spot, and Cam Neely said they are still decided which path to take at the NHL trade deadline.

The Bruins have provided an update about one of their forwards. The Boston Bruins returned to practice today, and forward Mark Kastelic was in a regular jersey for it. This is notable, as the 25-year-old forward has not played since getting injured during Jan. 9's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning .

Boston Bruins head coach Joe Sacco just confirmed that the Bruins will be without this player for their game against the Ottawa Senators tomorrow