An idiot's guide to the Boston Bruins

The Bruins are the top team in the NHL and could go all the way to the Stanley Cup.

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Situational awareness: You might start hearing more about the team around the water cooler,

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– Here’s your guide to catch up fast on the Bruins' season so far and what to expect as the playoffs loom.

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– Right winger David Pastrnak leads the team in goals.

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– Defenceman Hampus Lindholm has been a breakout star for the Bs since being traded here from Anaheim last year.

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– Starter Linus Ullmark leads the league in save percentage and several other stats for the season overall.

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– The team fell to Washington 2-1 last week and went through something of a slump after the midseason break.

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