The Boston Bruins are struggling this season with a record of 6-7-1, a stark contrast to their strong performance last year. After a recent 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team faces challenges, particularly with their special teams, ranking low in power play and penalty kill statistics.
Despite the rough start, players like Brandon Carlo remain optimistic, emphasizing the need for improvement and leadership. The team has seen significant roster changes, including the retirement of Patrice Bergeron, yet veterans like Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak continue to play key roles.
Meanwhile, Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, who signed a lucrative contract extension, has struggled to meet expectations, tallying only 22 points in his last 44 games.
