Boston Bruins Preview 2021
Over 56 games last season, our Boston Bruins preview 2021 - 22 observes that the team from Beantown finished third in the East. They totaled 73 points and posted a record of 33-16-7. In the playoffs, the Bruins beat Washington in the First Round four-to-one. They then lost to the New York Islanders in the next round four games to two. This season, we expect that Boston will be in the thick of it again, as they contend for a postseason spot. Of course, they hope to have another shot at securing their seventh Cup.
Bruins - Key Skaters
So much of Boston’s success depends on the play of their premium first line, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. When they’re cooking, the Bruins are winning. However, durability could be an issue for Marchand and Bergeron, as both are in their mid-thirties. Our Boston Bruins preview 2021 - 22 notes that on defense, Charlie McAvoy is a fine two-way player. Still, a major key for the Bruins this season will be their forwards. One major question is how will this team deal with the loss of center David Krejci? Charlie Coyle could move to the second center spot with Taylor Hall and Craig Smith on the wings. But will that be enough?
Boston Bruins Preview 2021 – Goaltending
Tukka Rask may want to play for Boston, but, at this point, he’s an unrestricted free agent. Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark will share net duties. Swayman, who played 10 games last year with Boston, is the likely starter. Last season, his first in the NHL, he looked solid, going 7-3 with a 1.50 GAA and .945 SV%. Ullmark, comes to Boston after spending his first six seasons with the Sabres. He’s got a 54-50 lifetime mark and 2.78 GAA and .912 SV%.
Boston Bruins Preview 2021 – Final Word
The Boston Bruins are one of the top-five teams in the NHL. At least, we can say that they have the potential to be in the top 15 percent. Head coach Bruce Cassidy starts his fifth season with the Bruins. Over 191 games with Boston, he’s gone 117-52-22 (.612). Cassidy has the ability to get this team to where they need to be. However, our Boston Bruins preview 2021 - 22 notes that a lot of this team’s success depends on how well Swayman performs in goal. In his first full NHL season, he’s bound to have his ups and downs. Recovering from those downs quickly will be essential if the Bruins are going to go deep into the playoffs.
NHL Atlantic Division - Boston Bruins Projection 2021
Finish: 3rd
Stanley Cup Appearance
Eliminated Round One