Stanley cup slump or not, the Boston Bruins are just not playing good hockey so far this 2011-2012 season. With a record of 4-7, the Bruins find themselves in last place in the Eastern Conference. And if seeing your home town Bruins in the bottom of the Eastern Conference isn't worse enough, this past weekend they lost a home and home series to their most rivaled opponent, the Montreal Canadiens. The goaltending, although not the main problem, is not at the level it should be at, however, the main problem is producing goals. With players such as Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand playing at high levels, the rest of the Bruins offense is struggling to find the back of the net.
However, hope should not be lost. The Bruins are still the rightful owners to the Stanley cup and this past Tuesday night the squad came together and decided to play Boston Bruins style hockey. With Shawn Thornton and Gregory Campbell dropping the gloves each, the Bruins rallied to score five goals, beating the Ottawa Senators 5-2, in what looks like a game that could turn around the Bruins most recent losing streak.
However, to continue their winning streak, the Bruins must continue to play the style hockey that wins them games. Hitting everyone with the puck, crashing the net, fore checking hard and if the opportunity arises, dropping the gloves and challenging one of their opponents tougher skaters to a fight to get the team motivated. In the past, when all of these styles of hockey are contributed into one game, the Bruins usually find themselves the victor. However, that will have to be applied to Saturday's game against division rival, Toronto Maple Leafs. All while trying to ice down, red hot former Bruin Phil Kessel, whose ten goals and eighteen points leads the NHL.
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