The Boston Bruins have been making headlines recently with their impressive gameplay in the first round series against the Florida Panthers. Injuries have been a concern for the Bruins, but it seems that they have some good news on that front. Patrice Bergeron, the team captain, is expected to return for Game 5 (Boston Hockey Now). However, the same cannot be said for David Krejci, who remains questionable (Boston.com).
Despite the injuries, the Bruins have been doing well thanks to their trade deadline pickups of Tyler Bertuzzi, Dmitry Orlov, and Garnet Hathaway (Boston.com). In fact, Hathaway caught the attention of fans when he was injured by a late cross-check to the ribs from Matthew Tkachuk in Game 4 (Boston.com).
Speaking of Game 4, it was a crucial victory for the Bruins who took control with a 6-2 win (Stanley Cup of Chowder). Bruins goaltender, Linus Ullmark, was a standout in the game, stopping 41 shots and getting into a fight with Tkachuk (ESPN). Ullmark has been a significant asset to the Bruins in this series.
Another player who has been a valuable addition to the Bruins’ lineup is Taylor Hall (Boston.com). Hall has been performing well, proving himself to be an offensive juggernaut for the team. He scored a quick shot in a game against the Panthers, though it wasn’t enough to reverse the fortunes of the Bruins (Boston.com).
The Bruins are pleased with how the series is going so far, with Matthew Tkachuk being a particular focus for the team. In Game 4, Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, earning the admiration of the Bruins who “love it” when he squares up with Ullmark (ESPN). Overall, the Bruins are proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the first round series against the Panthers.
