Record:27-17-5, 59 points, third place in Atlantic
MVP: Patrice Bergeron --He missed 16 games with an injury, but still ranks third on the team with 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists). A four-time Selke Trophy winner, Bergeron is one of the top two-way players in the game, and Boston is 17-10-3 with him in the lineup this season.
Unsung hero: Jaroslav Halak --Signed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract July 1, the goalie has been one of the best in the NHL this season. He's 13-9-2 with a 2.47 goals-against average, .919 save percentage and three shutouts in 25 games helping to alleviate some of the pressure on starter Tuukka Rask, who sustained a concussion on Saturday.
Player to watch: Charlie McAvoy -- The injury history is a concern -- the 21-year-old defenseman has been limited to 21 games this season -- but he has 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) and plays almost 21 minutes per game, often on the top pairing with Zdeno Chara, and is a difference-maker when healthy.
Second-half prognosis -- The Lightning hold a 17-point lead, so the Atlantic Division title may be out of reach. Boston could be competing with the Toronto Maple Leafs for home-ice advantage in a rematch of a first-round series from last season, won by the Bruins in seven games.