The Boston Bruins suffered a crushing loss Thursday night that hampered their dwindling postseason push. For Bruins fans, Friday's NHL trade deadline turned out even worse.

Brad Marchand had stated his desire to remain with the Bruins in recent weeks, but with the team rapidly falling out of playoff contention, the franchise shipped their captain to the Florida Panthers just ahead of Friday’s trade deadline.

A day after trading away several key pieces to their franchise's sustained success, including 36-year-old captain Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins got off to a good start in their new era, posting a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday,

The Boston Bruins could trade Brad Marchand ahead of the deadline and one insider links a division rival as possible destination.

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman struggled to process the franchise's trade deadline moves, including that involving former team captain Brad Marchand. Swayman described the past few days as "devastating" and "a roller-coaster of emotions" when addressing Friday's action on Saturday, per The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa.

The Bruins suffered a crushing loss Thursday night that hampered their dwindling postseason push.

The Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers after Cole Koepke's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Bruins' 4-0 win.

Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is feeling good after the team got a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.