Three Takeaways From Bruins' Atrocious 8-2 Loss To Hurricanes

It certainly was a scary Halloween for the Boston Bruins.

The Boston Bruins played their worst game of the season against the Carolina Hurricanes on Halloween, losing by a 8-2 final score. The Bruins were outclassed in every way against the Hurricanes, and they now have lost five out of their last six games because of it.

Here are three takeaways from the Bruins' terrible showing now. 

It was a very tough night for Jeremy Swayman, as the 25-year-old goalie was pulled after allowing six goals on 21 shots. While he was not the only reason for this loss, there is no question that he played a role in it. 

Swayman's start to the season has not been the best, but this was easily his worst appearance of the campaign. The Bruins desperately need him to bounce back in his next start.

While the Bruins managed to score two goals in this matchup, their offense was shut down by the Hurricanes. They ended the night with only 16 shots because the Hurricanes' defense handled them with flying colors.

The Bruins were once again not dangerous in the offensive zone, even with the big line changes made by head coach Jim Montgomery. This trend is immensely concerning. 

The Bruins penalty kill also had a rough night, as they allowed three shorthanded goals to the Hurricanes. This is the third time this season where the Bruins have allowed at least three shorthanded goals. This was only their 11th game of the season.

The Bruins are not going to win games if they continue to give up goals on the penalty kill. The Hurricanes took advantage of them and gave them their ugliest loss of the season in the process.