Could this be the year the Bruins finally miss the playoffs?

[HockeyVirus]

The Bruins have now been shutout 3 times in their first 14 games.

 

[Schennanigans]

Their still a better team imo than the other wild card hopefuls.

 

[Figgy44]

They've been the Boston ruins since 2015, Chara retiring, Bergeron retiring etc ... I wouldn't bet money against them if I can't afford to lose it.

 

[BB79]

They've been the Boston ruins since 2015, Chara retiring, Bergeron retiring etc ... I wouldn't bet money against them if I can't afford to lose it.

Made it to the Final on 2019, great regular season in 2023. They both ended in disappointment but hard to be mad about either. It isn't like they were 92-93 Senators-bad.

 

[SmoggyTwinkles]

Their still a better team imo than the other wild card hopefuls.

You're right. They are.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Their still a better team imo than the other wild card hopefuls.

We'll see. Their defense is proving to be very over rated. Knies basically lived untouched in their netfront causing 2 direct goals.

The true test will be once Monty gets fired if they rebound or not.

 

[Budz]

They look like they are going to have problems with scoring. They also are slow on the back end.

I still think they find a way to get in.

 

[BB88]

They look like they are going to have problems with scoring. They also are slow on the back end.

I still think they find a way to get in.

There’s 1 big name on offense so it shouldn’t be the worlds bigget surprise

 

[PaulD]

If they fail to make the playoffs, then the longest active streak will be by Toronto Maple Leafs.

to join that other streak they own.

He got his guaranteed money then stopped giving an effort because either way he gets paid.

Following McAvoys example ?

 

[trick9]

I don't think they are very good but i mean... i don't love the competition for the WC spots either.

 

[ffh]

The Bruins have now been shutout 3 times in their first 14 games.
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[Mobiandi]

It’s a miracle it took this long. They’ve been running on fumes since their cup final

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Their PP looked awful last night, they never felt like a threat to score, in fact the only quality chance that I can remember from last night that came on a Bruin PP was David Kampf's short handed breakaway

 

[PaulD]

Both Lindholms suck, Elias was bad in last playoffs, so this trend continues this season. What happened to Hampus L? He was so much better couple of years ago. Anyways, Virus is handing out reverse jinx threads like atm, rejoice bruins fans.

McAvoy has been brutal too. Ruins more powerplays than the opposition

 

[BB79]

Ruins more powerplays than the opposition

False. The Leafs had 7PP to Boston's 6PP.

 

[HockeyVirus]

McAvoy has been brutal too. Ruins more powerplays than the opposition

He's been terrible defensively for almost 2 years now but was coasting on his reputation and escaped most criticism because the Bruins were still winning.

When they need him really to badly help them, he is showing he is not a #1 D

 

[Fatass]

They look like they are going to have problems with scoring. They also are slow on the back end.

I still think they find a way to get in.

Yup. The Bruins got killed by Leaf speed and elite skill. They will get passed by Ottawa.

 

[Sigh]

I knew this thread would get bumped. So predictable.

 

[Dread Clawz]

Even if they do, you have to admire how it would be just the eighth time they’ve missed the playoffs over the last fifty seven years.

True, they really should have more than 6 Stanley Cups. They had bad luck with Orr's unfortunate injuries and then the 80's Oilers.

 

[Budz]

Yup. The Bruins got killed by Leaf speed and elite skill. They will get passed by Ottawa.

Not sure if serious.

Boston was beat by Special Teams last night as well as them not burying the 5-7 great chances they had. Stolarz played well.

Long term, Boston has the chops to likely right the ship enough to make the playoffs. I shared what I think their weaknesses are.

 

[OVO16]

Dont see them missing the playoffs. But this is the weakest team they've had in a long time. Offensively they're really not a threat.

Might have to see what they add at the trade deadline

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

The Bruins have now been shutout 3 times in their first 14 games.

thats almost half as many times as the Islanders!

 

[OVO16]

People also dont talk about how bad Mcavoy and Carlo have looked. They look like they've regressed badly

 

[HockeyVirus]

Dont see them missing the playoffs. But this is the weakest team they've had in a long time. Offensively they're really not a threat.

Might have to see what they add at the trade deadline

I don't understand spending 6M on a bottom pairing dman when they need scoring so bad.