Despite traveling from Boston to New York and playing two games in as many days, the Bruins didn’t make excuses for their slow start and the mistakes in the third that ultimately led to their demise.

Bruins head coach Joe Sacco confirmed there will be some changes to their group against the Rangers. Cole Koepke will play after being scratched against Minnesota, while Oliver Wahlstrom will sit. Koepke will slot on the fourth line with Mark Kateslic and Johnny Beecher, and Justin Brazeau will move up to the third line.

Going into Wednesday’s game against the Rangers, the Bruins had a 5-0-1 record on their second night of back-to-back games. But Boston is now 5-1-1 after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers NHL game to be played on February 5, 2025 on ESPN.

The Boston Bruins are in the thick of a heated wildcard race in the Eastern Conference, and so too are the New York Rangers. Both teams are desperate for points in the standings, but the Rangers were just a little more so on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden,