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Boston Bruins: 5 players who have impressed in first round

By Sam Minton

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 15: Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins is defended by Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 15, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 15: Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins is defended by Martin Necas #88 of the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 15, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Chris Wagner #14 of the Boston Bruins (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Chris Wagner

One of the more surprising success stories of the bubble so far has been Chris Wagner. In the round-robin games, Wagner scored two goals. He has kept up his great play in the first round.

Wagner hasn’t scored since the first round started, but he has done all the right things.

Primarily, Wagner is known for his physical play. He can energize the team and change the course of a game with a single hit. Wagner has continued to bring the physicality in the first round.

But what has also been impressive is Wagner’s skill in the opponent’s zone. He has created some quality scoring chances and has just been great offensively.

Especially since Wagner is a fourth liner, it’s not like everyone expects him to score. That would just be a bonus.

So Wagner has done rather well for the Bruins, and if he is able to get some pucks in the net he will far exceed expectations.

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