3 takeaways from Bruins preseason opener

Boston Bruins' Chris Wagner skates during a preseason NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)A handful of Boston Bruins had a chance to make an initial impression during their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Indeed, the Bruins had garnered a handful of quality chances against Philadelphia’s goaltending tandem of Felix Sandstrom and Troy Grosenick. But Saturday’s mix of younger prospects and veterans hoping to make a roster spot struggled to light the lamp for most of their first exhibition of the year.

The Bruins didn’t waver, however, and finally found the back of the net on a Jakub Lauko wrist…