Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand has expressed his disappointment over not being able to participate in the NHL playoffs, despite winning a Stanley Cup with the Panthers. Marchand argued that it gives the team more time to prepare for next year and improve. Current Bruins player Nikita Zadorov disagrees with Marchand's stance, stating that missing the playoffs is a waste of a year for him. The Bruins are currently in the postseason, seeking their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 2019 and their first championship since 2011.