The 2021–22 Boston Bruins season was the 98th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 1, 1924. The Bruins returned to the Atlantic Division after playing in the East Division in 2020–21, due to the Canadian government's COVID-19 border restrictions. On April 16, 2022, the Bruins clinched a playoff spot after a 2–1 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes, in seven games.