Bruins have to fix some pressing issues.
One thing that would go a long way in turning things around for the Bruins is getting more production from their power play. They have gone scoreless in their last six games, four of which have been losses.
Secondary scoring, which has been an issue for the Bruins over the years and one thing that general manager Don Sweeney has tried to address in previous years without much luck, is something the Bruins could use more of. In a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Feb. 28, two goals from Charlie Coyle and once each from Trent Frederic and Charlie McAvoy paved the way for a 4-1 win. Nick Ritchie has stepped up by supplying the Bruins with eight goals on the second-line, but Jake DeBrusk has scored just one goal, which came on the power play in a 3-2 loss to the Devils on Feb. 18.
Getting healthy is a priority.
Injuries happen and every team deals with them. It seems like the Bruins have been hit hard this season, especially on the blueline. Currently, Jeremy Lauzon is out for a month after surgery on his fractured hand, Kevan Miller is having knee issues again and Brandon Carlo is week-to-week following his hit from Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals Friday night.
The Bruins will be leaning on some of their younger defensemen, Jakub Lauko and Urho Vaakanainen, along with recent addition Jarred Tinordi, who was claimed off of waivers from the Nashville Predators. The recent pairing of Grzelcyk and McAvoy is one that could be a top pairing in the league. There is a lot to like with that pairing as each game passes by.
There is no question the Bruins have struggled as of late, but they have an opportunity to turn things around in the next 10 days, beginning tonight against their nemesis so far in 2021, the New York Islanders.