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Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from Monday’s 1-0 shutout loss to the Islanders

By Matt Hawkins

Jan 18, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) scores the game winner on a rebound against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) scores the game winner on a rebound against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck while being defended by Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during overtime at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2021; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) skates with the puck while being defended by Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) during overtime at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jake DeBrusk finally showed up (at least for a little) for the Boston Bruins.

After spending the first two games on his usual line of the second line with David Krejci and Kase, DeBrusk was moved up to the first line last night with Kase put on IR with an upper-body injury.

Through the first two games of the season, DeBrusk was basically invisible. Yes, he had three shots on goal in the first game, but they weren’t anything special and were close to being goals.

Last night, DeBrusk got the opportunity to play on the first line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. At first, DeBrusk looked up to the task of playing with these two as he helped create chances and was actually skating.

However, DeBrusk’s energy was inconsistent. Some shifts he was energetic, while others he slept walked through the shift.

Either way, this was DeBrusk’s best game of the season so far. However, if he can’t find his game soon, he may find himself in the bottom-six of the lineup or even as a healthy scratch.

DeBrusk finished last night with 15:10 of ice time, one takeaway, one shot on goal, and a -1 +/-.

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