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Boston Bruins: 3 players that need to step up in two games vs Flyers

By Matt Hawkins

Aug 19, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) shoots against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2020; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) shoots against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Haydn Fleury (4) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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UNIONDALE, NEW YORK – JANUARY 18: Jack Studnicka #23 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on January 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut-out the Bruins 1-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK – JANUARY 18: Jack Studnicka #23 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on January 18, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut-out the Bruins 1-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Jack Studnicka needs to step up for the Boston Bruins against the Philadelphia Flyers.

To start the season, rookie forward Jack Studnicka was on the first line with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. However, after an unimpressive performance, he was scratched for the second game.

But with Ondrej Kase being injured in the second game, Studnicka was put back in the lineup on the second line with David Krejci and Nick Ritchie for the third game.

For this game, Studnicka, along with the rest of the team, looked much better and impactful creating scoring chances for himself and his linemates. However, he still has no points through two games.

Along with playing on the second line at 5-on-5, Studnicka has also been seeing time on the penalty kill. Although it would be in the better interest for the Bruins not to have to kill any penalties, it would be huge if Studnicka could create and finish some scoring opportunities on the PK.

Overall, Studnicka needs to get going and finally score his first NHL goal. Although Ritchie has been playing well, he shouldn’t be on the second line, so him and Krejci need to make up for him.

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