Welcome to Tactical Club. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway, and the Boston Bruins now know their road to the Cup. Boston enters the postseason as the third seed in the Atlantic Division and will face the Washington Capitals in a highly anticipated first-round matchup. 📅 Full Series Schedule (Best-of-7): Game 1: April 17 – at Capital One Arena Game 2: April 19 – Washington Game 3: April 21 – at TD Garden Game 4: April 23 – Boston Game 5 (if needed): April 25 – Washington Game 6 (if needed): April 27 – Boston Game 7 (if needed): April 29 – Washington The 2026 playoffs feature 16 teams battling across both conferences. In the East, key matchups include: Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators Out West, the playoff picture includes: Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Vegas Golden Knights vs Vancouver Canucks Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings ⏳ Playoff Timeline: First Round: April 2026 Second Round: ~May 5 Conference Finals: ~May 19 Stanley Cup Final: ~June 3 For the Bruins, the journey begins in Washington — and every shift matters from here on out. ⚠️ This video is for analysis and informational purposes only. If you enjoyed this breakdown, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more NHL playoff coverage from Tactical Club.