Bruins' Thriving Forward Is Proving His Doubters Wrong In A Big Way

The Boston Bruins have had a great start to the 2026-27 season.

At the time of this writing, the Bruins have a 13-4-1 record and are at the top of the Atlantic Division standings. They have also won each of their last four games, so they are not slowing down.

There are many reasons to the Bruins' hot start to the season. Among them is the strong play from center Elias Lindholm. 

Lindholm has been very good for the Bruins early on this season. In 18 games so far this season, Lindholm is second on the Bruins in both goals (seven) and points (15). With this, he has been a key offensive contributor for the Bruins this campaign. 

Lindholm is also continuing to shine as the season carries on. He is currently on a four-game point streak, where he has three goals and an assist over that span. This included him scoring the overtime winner in Boston's 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 31.

Lindholm is simply looking far better this season, and the Bruins are benefiting from it early on. He has found a strong fit on Boston's third line and is providing them with good value in the process. 

If Lindholm continues to play like this as the season rolls on, it would be huge for the Bruins. It will be interesting to see how Lindholm performs from here, but right now he is proving his doubters wrong in a big way.