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The Bruins‘ two-game losing streak ended with a loss to the Hurricanes. The defending Stanley Cup champions sent an early message to Boston in a 2-1 loss.
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The Bruins had multiple opportunities to score. However, Carolina’s offense tired out the Bruins’ defense. A late Sebastian Aho goal secured the win for the Hurricanes.
Despite the loss, Jeremy Swayman had 28 saves.
Here are three takeaways from Boston’s latest loss.
3 Takeaways From Bruins-Hurricanes Game
Bruins’ offense couldn’t produce when needed
The Bruins scored 12 goals in two games before facing the Hurricanes. Boston attempted 35 shots against the Sharks and 31 against the Predators. The team could only muster 15 against a Hurricanes team that had 30.
With plenty of opportunities to score, including a 6 vs. 4 advantage late in the game, the Bruins had one goal.
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Boston and Carolina are two top-scoring teams. It didn’t look like it in this game. Perhaps it’s a one-off?
The Bruins are tough as nails
It was a limp to the finish line, as several Bruins players were hurting toward the end.
Pavel Zacha and Will Borgen appeared to twist something but stayed in the game. Meanwhile, Charlie McAvoy was hit in the face by his own teammate’s stick.
There was a real scare when Matthew Poitras hurt his right hand after blocking a shot. It looked like the young star might miss the rest of the game. However, he managed to continue and even attempted to score a few times.
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This team will somehow need to recover quickly before their next game.
Goalies rule
Yes, the Bruins only had 15 shots on goal. The offense didn’t impress, but Jeremy Swayman did.
Swayman allowed two goals, but saved 28 shots. He also saved shots in the most incredible ways, from his shoulder to showing no fear when players skated right to his face. Swayman remains a true force.
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