The Latest Breaking News from Bruins

SAN DIEGO — In a horseshoe-shaped booth at bustling Manhattan of La Jolla, Steve Lavin used the better part of 3 1/2 hours to explore the people who have influenced his life, being a 32-year-old college basketball coach under the withering spotlight at UCLA, the prostate cancer that reconfigured perspective…

Jordan Staal was 20 years old when he held up the Stanley Cup in victory, letting out a big howl, a blondish playoff beard making him look older.

RALEIGH, N.C. — A few weeks ago, Seth Jarvis of the Carolina Hurricanes was asked what the Stanley Cup playoffs might be like for him. After all, he is a rookie.

The Chargers bolstered the interior part of the defensive line at pick No. 160 overall.

After 82 regular season games, the Bruins finally have their playoff opponent.

BOSTON — If it’s symmetry you want, the Bruins provided plenty in their 5-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at the Garden on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES — Long before he became a rebound-snatching, shot-blocking force at UCLA, Myles Johnson had questions about his priorities.

BOSTON — The Bruins nabbed their 50th victory and secured the first wild card spot with a solid 4-2 victory over the NHL-leading Florida Panthers at the Garden on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES — UCLA might be getting most of the band back together.

BOSTON — The Bruins got back all their injured players on Saturday and, lo and behold, they appear to be a pretty good team once again. Who would have guessed?

LOS ANGELES — The cross-town rivals will hold their spring showcases Saturday.