Can the Bruins snap a five-game losing streak? We’re not QUITE at the longest losing streak from last season, but snapping it before it gets there will be the goal tonight as the Anaheim Ducks roll into town.
Things looked like they were turning around on Tuesday in the third period as the Bruins rallied to tie the game twice in the frame, but a fluky goal with 25.7 seconds was the writing on the wall.
But if there was a silver lining, it was production from the top six forwards, particularly the second line when needed. Now let’s see if that will carry over.
We’ll also see if Casey Mittelstadt continues to be fueled by being a healthy scratch earlier. Mittelstadt had an impactful game on Tuesday, with the primary assists on two of the three Bruins’ goals in the third, including a tying one.
The Ducks, on the other hand, are coming off a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. This is the middle game of a five-game road trip for Anaheim.
The Bruins are going through defensemen to replace Hampus Lindholm right now. The B’s recalled Michael Callahan yesterday after putting Jordan Harris on injured reserve. Harris’ TOI was 15:20 against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. WEEI’s Scott McLaughlin reported Harris was seen walking with a limp after the game.
The Bruins’ power play stats are beginning to look similar to last year’s — 16.7%. Ducks are at 20% having played two fewer games than the Bruins so far to start the season.