Bruins Have Massive Challenge In Front Of Them
Charlie McAvoy, Brad Marchand & Nikita Zadorov (© Winslow Townson-Imagn Images)It has not been a great year for the Boston Bruins. At the time of this writing, they currently do not hold a playoff spot. While they only trail the Detroit Red Wings by one point for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, they have played more games than them and every other playoff-hopeful club. Thus, they in a tough position right now.
Now that the 4 Nations Face-Off break is coming to an end, it is winning time for the Bruins. If they continue to struggle to win consistently, it will increase the odds of them being sellers at the 2025 NHL trade deadline, which is March 7.
However, the Bruins' path to the playoffs has gotten more challenging. After being hospitalized due to an infection from a right shoulder injury, star defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be missing time. With No. 73 being their best blueliner, there is no question that his absence will be felt. This is especially so with Hampus Lindholm, Boston's No. 2 defender, also being injured.
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It will be very interesting to see how the Bruins perform during this crucial stretch of the season from here. They play their first game after the break on Feb. 22 against the Anaheim Ducks. From there, they play the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and Nashville Predators before the deadline is here.
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