Boston Bruins: 3 reasons why fans should be nervous

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Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports /

The Boston Bruins are still one of the best teams in the NHL, but things could be a lot better. There are definitley some reasons that fans should be worried about the team.

Boston is in the middle of the East Division. Teams like the Washington Capitals and New York Islanders have been able to get the better of the B’s early in the season.

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Some players also deserve credit, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, and even Nick Ritchie are playing well. These guys have surpassed expectations and carried the team.

But some players have not been performing and some have struggled to stay on the ice. In a shortened season this can cause a lot of problems.

So while Boston will definitley compete for a Stanley Cup, but fans should be worried about these three things.

Boston Bruins: 3 reasons why fans should be nervous – No.3: Kevan Miller is having knee problems again.

Bruins fans haven’t seen Kevan Miller in a while. Bruce Cassidy said that his knee is acting up again and he hasn’t played since the middle of February.

When Miller is on the ice he performs well. It has actually been surprising how well he has played after missing so much time. In just 15 games, he has two assists. There is no doubt that he is a quality part of the third defensive pairing.

But with his knee acting up fans should be nervous. Will he last the entire regular season? Will he be of service in the playoffs?

At this point, Miller just needs to rest up his knee. This regular season is a weird one and his health should be the priority.

But fans should worry about his knee and if he will be able to last the entirety of 2021. He’s playing well so Boston sure could use him on the ice.

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