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WATCH LIVE: High stakes in Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins

Tampa Bay Lightning v Boston Bruins

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 12: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning shields the puck from Matt Bartkowski #43 of the Boston Bruins during overtime at TD Garden on March 12, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Lightning 3-2. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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The first contest in NBCSN’s doubleheader is big for the Boston Bruins and enormous for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Bolts trail the Bruins by four points in the race for the East’s final spot, and while other Atlantic teams are in Boston’s zip code, Tampa Bay’s best way of making up ground is simply beating the Bruins in regulation.

Don’t expect the Bruins to make it easy, however, as playoff positioning could change dramatically if they can keep it together this week:

Atlantic at a glance (Montreal clinched division title)

2. Maple Leafs - 93 points in 78 games
3. Senators - 92 points in 78 games

Bruins - 92 points in 79 games
Lightning - 88 points in 78 games

Yep, as you can see, the Bolts’ most realistic route to the postseason is by beating the B’s, especially since Boston will only play two more games after tonight.

Check out this preview of both NBCSN games, which also includes a big contest for the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings. You can also watch this game online and via the NBC Sports App.

Click here for the livestream link.