Short on emotion and scoring chances, the Bruins dropped their fifth straight game, falling to that well-oiled machine out of Edmonton, 4-0, at TD Garden Tuesday night. The midseason malaise dropped Boston to 20-18-5 — 12-9-2 since the coaching change to Joe Sacco — as it clings to its precarious playoff position.

Adam Henrique scored in each of the first two periods and Connor McDavid netted a breakaway goal to lead the visiting Edmonton Oilers past the Boston Bruins 4-0 on Tuesday night.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins NHL game from January 7, 2025 on ESPN.

When it comes to their lineup, the Bruins are expected to roll out the same forward lines as they did during their last game against the New York Islanders. However, their blueline is expected to be different.

In a measuring stick game at TD Garden on Tuesday, the Bruins simply did not measure up. The Edmonton Oilers, both very good and very hot, came onto Causeway Street and had their way with the overmatched B’s,