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Boston Bruins: 3 takeaways from Monday’s 5-3 comeback win over the Capitals

By Matt Hawkins

Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) scores the go ahead goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) scores the go ahead goal on Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 30, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) battle for the puck in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) battle for the puck in the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Boston Bruins’ defense was the reason for trailing and being able to come back.

Last night, the B’s defense didn’t start well. They were weak, not aggressive, and just looked bored and not ready for the game. Charlie McAvoy was trying to do too much and turnover the puck a few times and the penalty kill allowed John Carlson to walk in and snipe Jaroslav Halak.

However, the defense did a complete 180 after the Carlson goal. They started to jump in on offense and play more aggressively in their own zone, shutting down the Caps’ offense.

While the defense was big part of the Black and Gold falling behind 3-0, they were also a big part in them coming back. At the end of the game, four Boston defensemen scored at least a point, and two of these points were game-changers.

Jeremy Lauzon set up the game-tying goal scored by Craig Smith with a beautiful cross-ice pass. Brandon Carlo had a goal and an assist. His goal was ultimately the game-winning goal with a one-timer snipe over the shoulder of Vitek Vanecek. Jakub Zboril and McAvoy both had assists on Pasta’s second goal.

So, while the defense was a huge reason why the team fell behind early, they were also a large factor in making the comeback and winning the game in regulation.

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