The Bruins had 84 points during the regular season , three less than the Penguins , giving Pittsburgh home ice advantage .
The Penguins next opponent was the Boston Bruins , who they defeated in the playoffs the previous year in six games .
The Boston Bruins had 84 points during the regular season , three less than the Penguins , giving Penguins home ice advantage .
The Penguins next opponent was the Boston Bruins , who they defeated in the playoffs the previous year in six games .