Mike and Jason return for episode 23 of Bruins Beat this week. First thing is first is they discuss the Bruins 5 game losing streak. Is the Bruins seasons coming to an end? Are they missing the playoffs for the second straight year? Tune in to see what Jason and Mike think. After talking about the Bruins and their playoff chances, Mike and Jason then begin discussing possible scenarios if they don’t make the playoffs. What the fate of Claude Julien is, if Neely and Sweeney are at a crossroads, and if fans should peel back expectations of this team as a whole. Also discussed here are players who need to go whether it be released or traded and if not trading Loui Eriksson and buying at the deadline in a mistake. Mike and Jason dive deeper into this 5 game losing streak the Bruins are on to figure out the problem. Tune in here to find out which 3 players need to step up if the Bruins are going to have any chance of returning to the playoffs. The powerplay for the Bruins has lost steam. Mike and Jason discuss the impact the powerplay had on the Bruins success and on Ryan Spooner. Lastly, Mike and Jason discuss the impact of the bottom of the roster and Julien’s handle on the younger players as a factor as well. Mike and Jason then break down the 2  games this week played by the Bruins. Mike and Jason react to 2 more losses by the Bruins against the Rangers and Panthers and ask the question of whether or not the Bruins quit and wilt for games. Secondly, replay has really been affecting the Bruins this year. Mike and Jason tell the NHL it is time to step up and make changes because these rules are hurting this game more than helping. Game breakdowns lead into looking at the Bruins playoff structure and the 2 teams the Bruins are battling. With Detroit and Philadelphia having games in hand, Bruins have no margin for error. Mike and Jason break down the Bruins schedule compared to their opponents and see which 2 teams have the edge. Are the Bruins going to make it? Listen in as Mike and Jason give their opinions with 2 weeks remaining. Before the show comes to an end, Mike and Jason give their predictions for the week for the Bruins against Toronto, New Jersey, and St. Louis. Are all 3 must win games? FInd out by tuning into Bruins Beat. Lastly, before the show comes to an end, Mike and Jason break down some college hockey matchups leading into the Frozen Four. For all games and more listen in to Bruins Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices