The Boston Bruins were supposed to be in reset mode this season. After losing key veterans and facing questions about their long-term direction, many pegged them as a team destined to tumble down the Atlantic Division standings. But here we are, well past American Thanksgiving - the unofficial checkpoint for sorting contenders from pretenders - and the Bruins are sitting second in the division, defying expectations with a mix of grit, structure, and standout individual performances.
At the heart of this resurgence? Morgan Geekie.
The 27-year-old forward has gone from depth piece to breakout star in a matter of months, and his rise hasn’t just been impressive - it’s been one of the most compelling stories in the NHL this season. After a strong campaign last year alongside David Pastrnak that saw him notch 33 goals and 57 points over 77 games, Geekie earned a well-deserved six-year, $33 million contract. That kind of deal signals belief from the organization - and Geekie’s been repaying it with interest.
This season, he hasn’t just maintained his form - he’s taken it up a level. Through just 27 games, Geekie has already scored 20 goals, putting him on pace to shatter last year’s career highs.
To put that in perspective: he’s just 13 goals away from matching last season’s total, and he’s done it in 50 fewer games. That kind of scoring rate doesn’t just happen by accident - it’s the result of opportunity, confidence, and a player stepping fully into his prime.
Since January 1, 2025, no one in the NHL has scored more goals than Geekie. He’s tallied 45 in that span - three more than any other player in the league.
That’s not a hot streak. That’s elite production over an extended stretch, and it’s time the hockey world started talking about him like one of the league’s top finishers.
But to really appreciate Geekie’s rise, you have to understand where he came from.
He didn’t take the fast track to NHL stardom. Geekie played multiple years of Junior-A before moving up to the WHL, where he eventually caught the attention of NHL scouts.
Even then, his path to the big leagues was anything but guaranteed. His first pro contract wasn’t some marquee signing - it was an amateur tryout with the Charlotte Checkers, the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes.
From there, it was a grind. In his first 180 NHL games, Geekie scored just 22 goals.
Solid, but not the kind of numbers that scream breakout star.
So what changed?
Opportunity - and trust.
As former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton pointed out, Geekie’s early career was defined by limited roles and minimal offensive zone time. He wasn’t being asked to score; he was being asked to survive.
But over time, he earned the trust of his coaches. He became a player they could rely on - not just defensively, but as someone who could contribute in key moments.
That trust eventually led to a bigger role, and with that role came the chance to play alongside high-end talent like David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha.
And when you put a smart, skilled, and hardworking player in that kind of situation? Sometimes, they take off.
That’s exactly what Geekie has done. He’s not just riding shotgun with elite players - he’s driving the play, finding soft spots in coverage, and finishing with confidence. His shot has become a real weapon, and his ability to read the game has elevated his entire line.
The Bruins, once written off as a team in transition, are back in the mix thanks to performances like this. And Morgan Geekie? He’s gone from an afterthought to a legitimate top-line threat - and one of the most productive goal-scorers in the league over the last calendar year.
It’s time to stop calling it a hot streak. This is who Morgan Geekie is now - and the rest of the NHL should take notice.