The Bruins have turned last week’s unease into a three-game surge, and the timing could hardly be better. Boston knocked off Vegas, Pittsburgh, and Florida in succession, stretched its home winning streak to seven, and kept finding answers from all over the lineup.
That’s the story right now: the goals are coming, the goaltending is steady, and the Bruins are no longer leaning on one name to carry the load. Boston has already scored five or more goals in six games this season, and that kind of production changes the way opponents have to approach them. David Pastrňák is still a centerpiece, but he isn’t the only threat teams have to account for anymore.
Morgan Geekie has been at the center of that push. After a slow start, he scored in all three games and looks to have his touch back.
Pavel Zacha also put together a strong offensive week, including two goals against Pittsburgh, while Elias Lindholm kept doing the steady, dependable work Boston needs from him. Michael Eyssimont, called up from the AHL, made his presence felt right away with a goal and a burst of energy that showed up throughout the lineup.
Boston also showed it can win in different ways. The Bruins outlasted Vegas, rolled over Pittsburgh, and then matched Florida’s physical edge in a game that had plenty of bite. Nikita Zadorov, Tanner Jeannot, and Mark Kastelic all helped Boston hold its ground in one of the season’s most entertaining physical matchups.
The net has been just as important as the scoring. Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro continue to give Boston a real edge, and Swayman’s performance against Florida was another reminder of how much confidence the Bruins have in their goaltending.
Even with the winning streak rolling, there’s still a flaw Boston has to keep chasing down. The second period remains a trouble spot, with the Bruins still losing momentum and spending too much time in their own end during the middle frame. The results have been good enough to cover it so far, but the issue is still there.
“Now’s the time, as they always say, you gotta be gobbling points in the fall.”
There was also a meaningful moment away from the ice for the organization, as Patrice Bergeron took his rightful place in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Former teammates and friends gathered in Toronto to celebrate his career.
On the roster front, James Hagens landed on injured reserve.
For now, though, the Bruins are banking points, getting contributions throughout the lineup, and proving they can handle tough opponents. The next step is simple: keep the streak going and clean up the second periods before they become a bigger problem.
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