The Boston Bruins find themselves clinging to the second and final Eastern Conference wild-card spot as we hit the Olympic break-a position that might surprise some fans. This season has seen several players step up and exceed expectations, making significant contributions to the team's current standing.
A standout in this regard is Alex Steeves. After being let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Steeves signed with the Bruins as a free agent last summer.
Since his call-up in November, he's been a revelation, netting nine goals and providing seven assists. Notably, he scored in his debut against his former team, the Maple Leafs.
While enjoying a well-deserved break, Steeves has also been an avid viewer of the Olympic games from home.
Steeves has been captivated by the Olympic action, particularly with the high-stakes quarterfinals. Looking ahead to the semifinals, he's eagerly anticipating the matchups.
“Couldn’t stop watching,” Steeves remarked about the Olympics. “If Canada and the U.S. face off in the final, and it goes to overtime, I might just have a heart attack.
Yesterday’s games had me on the edge, cheering hard for the U.S. boys.”
He's not alone in his enthusiasm-it's been a thrilling spectacle. Boston boasts four players in the semifinals with a shot at medaling.
Joonas Korpisalo and Henri Jokiharju are representing Finland, tasked with facing off against Canada and former Bruins captain Brad Marchand. Meanwhile, Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman will suit up for Team USA against Slovakia in the other semifinal.
Rest assured, if the Bruins are at Warrior Ice Arena practicing on Friday, the Olympic games will be playing throughout the facility, with Steeves keeping a keen eye on every play.