2009–10 Boston Bruins season facts for kids

The 2009–10 Boston Bruins season was the 85th time the Bruins played in the National Hockey League (NHL). Their games started on October 1, 2009, with a home game against the Washington Capitals. The season ended on April 11, 2010, with an away game against the same Capitals team. The Bruins had won their division and conference titles the year before, but they couldn't do it again this season.

GP – Games Played W – Wins L – Losses OTL – OT/Shootout Losses GF – Goals For GA – Goals Against PTS – Points
* – Division Leader x – Clinched Playoff spot y – Clinched Division z – Clinched Conference p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy e – Eliminated from Playoff Contention

Playoff Journey: Eastern Conference Quarter-finals

The Bruins made it to the playoffs! Their first challenge was against the (3) Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals. This was a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games would move on.

• Game 1: The Sabres won the first game 2-1.
• Game 2: The Bruins fought back and won 5-3, tying the series 1-1.
• Game 3: Boston took the lead, winning 2-1.
• Game 4: In a thrilling double overtime game, the Bruins won 3-2, giving them a strong 3-1 lead in the series.
• Game 5: The Sabres won 4-1, keeping their hopes alive and making the series 3-2.
• Game 6: The Bruins closed out the series at home, winning 4-3. They won the series 4-2 and moved on to the next round!

Playoff Journey: Eastern Conference Semi-finals

After beating the Sabres, the Bruins faced the (7) Philadelphia Flyers in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. This series was also best-of-seven.

• Game 1: The Bruins started strong, winning 5-4 in overtime.
• Game 2: They continued their winning streak with a 3-2 victory.
• Game 3: Boston won again, 4-1, taking a huge 3-0 lead in the series! It looked like they were going to sweep the Flyers.
• Game 4: The Flyers fought back, winning 5-4 in overtime. The Bruins still led 3-1.
• Game 5: Philadelphia won again, 4-0. The series was now 3-2.
• Game 6: The Flyers kept their comeback going, winning 2-1. The series was tied 3-3, a huge shock after the Bruins had been up 3-0.
• Game 7: In the final, deciding game, the Flyers completed their amazing comeback, winning 4-3. The Bruins lost the series 4-3, even after being up 3-0. It was a tough end to their playoff run.