Bruins Hit New Low In Latest Frustrating Loss
The Boston Bruins had a serious issue during their loss to the Utah Hockey Club.
© Harry Caston-Imagn Images - Bruins Hit New Low In Latest Frustrating LossThe Boston Bruins fell to the Utah Hockey Club in overtime by a 2-1 final score last night (Oct. 19). While it was a close game, the Bruins undoubtedly ran into a serious problem that ultimately led them to lose this matchup.
The Bruins had a disastrous night with the puck, as they had a season-high 22 giveaways. This naturally negatively impacted their play, and it played a significant role in their loss to Utah.
Turning the puck over so frequently did not do the Bruins any favors offensively. Besides only scoring one goal in the matchup, they also recorded just 23 shots in the game. That just isn't enough chances, especially against a solid goalie like Utah's Connor Ingram.
Bruins star goaltender Jeremy Swayman did his job keeping the Bruins in this matchup, as he saved 30 out of 32 shots. Had Swayman not been on his A-game, the Bruins' sloppy play in front of him could have led to a far more lopsided loss.
The Bruins will now look to turn things around when they play the Nashville Predators on Tuesday (Oct. 22). The Predators are entering their matchup having lost their first five games, so they will be hungry. Thus, the Bruins will need to play better with the puck, or another loss could be in their future.