As the Bruins head to Dallas for their next challenge, they’ll look to build on this dramatic win.
The Boston Bruins showed grit and determination in a thrilling 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night,
capping a dramatic comeback after trailing 2-0 through two periods. Here are three key takeaways from the game
that set the tone for the Bruins’ stunning rally:
1. Roster Shake-Up on the Horizon? Bruins Likely to Make a Move.
The injury bug hit early in the game as defenseman Hampus Lindholm was forced out after the first period, leaving
the Bruins with just 17 healthy players for the remainder of the contest. With the team heading on the road, they
might have to make an emergency call-up from Providence to stay within league roster requirements. A swift
recovery from Lindholm could prevent this, but the Bruins may need to shuffle the deck in the days ahead.
2. Penalty Woes: Blues Capitalize on Bruins’ Special Teams Struggles.
Special teams were a story of missed opportunities in this one. The Blues entered the game with the NHL’s worst
power play, but the Bruins couldn’t keep their discipline in check. A pair of costly penalties allowed St. Louis to break
the ice, with Brayden Schenn and Oskar Sundqvist capitalizing on the power play to give the Blues a 2-0 lead in the
second period. Despite struggling on their own power play, the Bruins’ penalties gave St. Louis a lifeline they didn’t
deserve.
3. Morgan Geekie’s Energized Return Sparks the Comeback.
Morgan Geekie, returning to the lineup after a three-game scratch, brought fresh energy to the Bruins in the third
period. Positioned with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak, Geekie pounced on an early opportunity, scoring his first
goal of the season to pull the Bruins within one. His goal came just moments after the team had been on the ropes,
and it helped ignite the Bruins’ offense. With his confidence boosted, Geekie was a catalyst for the rally that saw the
Bruins score three unanswered goals to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
As the Bruins head to Dallas for their next challenge, they’ll look to build on this dramatic win—especially with the
upcoming roster decisions and a focus on tightening up their special teams play.
