The Boston Bruins have been suffocating defensively in the Stanley Cup playoffs since their "Jekyll and Hyde" performance against Toronto in Round 1.
They have allowed just 1.84 goals per game which compares favorably to the Los Angeles Kings and their Cup-winning mark of 1.50 goals against per game from the 2012 postseason. "We're all perfectionists on the ice, and we want to be better," defenseman Dennis Seidenberg said. "Playing good defense is about playing the game the right way, and we've been doing that in the playoffs. The forwards are back-checking at every instance, guys are blocking as many shots as they possibly can and everyone is doing their job as well as they possibly can." The Bruins have killed off 27 straight opposition power plays and they have won 10 of their past 12 playoff contests.

Jaromir Jagr continues to set new milestones in the 2013 NHL playoffs.
Wednesday's match will be his 200th postseason appearance, which places him 19th on the league's all-time list. Jagr earned an assist in Game 3 Monday night to take sole possession of fifth place on the NHL's all-time playoff points list.

Dougie Hamilton turned 20 years old Monday night, but he remained as a healthy scratch in Game 3 against Chicago.
"I've learned that it's not fun not playing," said the rookie defenseman, who hasn't played since Game 4 against the New York Rangers back in Round 2. "It's been kind of tough in ways, but at the same time, you're just trying to have fun and enjoy it. I think it's a pretty exciting opportunity to start the year in junior hockey and you're two (wins) away from the Stanley Cup." He skated in 42 of Boston's 48 games during the regular season, but has suited up in just seven playoff matches.