Boston Bruins: 5 surprising stars halfway through the season

By Sam Minton | Jan 8, 2019

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 05: Chris Wagner #14 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Zdeno Chara #33 after scoirng a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at TD Garden on January 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 26: Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson #23 of the Boston Bruins (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

5.Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson

I didn’t expect to see Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson up with the Boston Bruins this season, but injuries have caused the team to improvise.

It is hard not to be impressed with JFK. He has etched out a role for himself on the Bruins roster. Forsbacka Karlsson has played on multiple lines and has shown that he is a flexible player.

JFK has played in 21 games this season and has 3 goals and 3 assists.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Forsbacka Karlsson stays up with the Bruins for the rest of the season. If Boston doesn’t make a trade for a 3rd line center or winger he will have a spot in the lineup.

Next. Anders Bjork deserves call-up. dark

So far this has been an impressive season for the Boston Bruins. With all of the injuries that they have had to deal with, I am very pleased with the team’s spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Here’s to a great 2nd half of the NHL season.

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