BOSTON (Interstat) — The Boston Bruins look to solidify their playoff positioning when they host the struggling Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Bruins (35-28-0) enter the matchup after a 5-4 overtime loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday, which snapped a two-game win streak. They sit in the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot, seeking consistency in a tight race. Los Angeles (26-37-0) arrives on the second leg of a back-to-back, coming off a 5-4 overtime win in Columbus on Monday. Despite the victory, the Kings remain near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, having lost seven of their last 10 games. A key matchup will feature Kings forward Adrian Kempe against Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm. Kempe is riding a hot streak, with five goals and three assists in his last six games. He scored twice in Monday’s win. Lindholm, a steady two-way presence on the Boston blue line, has two assists in his last five contests. The teams last met on Nov. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles, where the Bruins edged the Kings 2-1 in overtime. The Bruins have been strong at home lately, winning three of their last four at TD Garden. The Kings have struggled on the road, with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Boston 3, Los Angeles 2. Following this game, the Bruins host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. The Kings continue their road trip with a game against the New York Islanders on Friday. Game Notes: Bruins C Sean Kuraly and C Mark Kastelic were held off the scoresheet in Sunday’s loss. Kings D Brian Dumoulin (1g, 2a) and LW Artemi Panarin (1g, 1a) contributed to Monday’s overtime win. Boston’s power play, ranked 12th, will test a Los Angeles penalty kill ranked 28th. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.