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Boston Bruins: Examining team mid-way through the season

By Sam Minton

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 14: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Charlie McAvoy #73 and Patrice Bergeron #37 after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at TD Garden on January 14, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 14: Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Charlie McAvoy #73 and Patrice Bergeron #37 after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at TD Garden on January 14, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 16: Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

2. Surprisingly good defense

I have been impressed with the Boston Bruins defensive unit this season. Even when ravaged by injuries they did a great job in their own zone.

There has been one player that has done rather well. Matt Grzelcyk has been one of Boston’s best defenders this season.

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Grzelcyk has been a quality defender and hasn’t made as many mistakes as he did in his rookie season. Don’t worry Grzelcyk is still scoring as well. He has a goal and 12 assists this season.

Boston has been sufficient in their own zone and hasn’t given their goaltenders a lot of excuses when a puck goes in. Occasionally they will have a rough play, but it’s hard to expect perfection when you are going up against such talented goal scorers.

If there is one player I want to see improve it is Charlie McAvoy. After a great rookie season, McAvoy has struggled this year. He has had to deal with a ton of injuries, but he hasn’t been scoring like he usually does as well.

Hopefully the 2nd half of the season we will see McAvoy lighting the lamp a lot more.

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