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.

Let's go over two main takeaways from the Bruins' brutal loss to the Oilers now. Bruins' Offense Was Non-Existent. The Bruins play

It was the Bruins’ fifth straight loss, their worst stretch since interim coach Joe Sacco took over for the fired Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19.

According to Sportsnet's Mark Spector, the Bruins will be going with Jeremy Swayman as their starter against the Oilers. In addition, Spector reported that the Oilers will have Stuart Skinner as their starting goalie.

Adam Henrique scored twice, Stuart Skinner made 26 saves and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, beating the Bruins 4-0 on Tuesday in Boston.

Adam Henrique scored two goals and Connor McDavid scored on a power play midway through the second period as the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game, 4-0 over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.

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,

The Oilers will be no walk in the park for the Bruins, though. The reigning Western Conference champions are once again one of the NHL's top teams this season, as their 24-12-3 record shows. They also enter this contest red-hot,

Boston aiming to snap four-game skid with McDavid, Edmonton in town BOSTON – The Bruins will be aiming to snap their four-game losing skid when they host Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers (24-12-3,