The Boston Bruins head into Thanksgiving with a 14-11-0 record and hanging around an Eastern Conference playoff berth. It's somewhat surprising that the Black and Gold are in the current position they are in, given the number of injuries they have had pile up.
Currently, defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forwards Viktor Arvidsson and Casey Mittlstadt are on injured reserve. Their depth is being tested, and it's not as deep as one would hope it would be. With that said, here are three reasons for Boston Bruins fans to be Thankful this Thanksgiving.
1. Morgan Geekie
When the Bruins re-signed Morgan Geekie over the summer, it wasn't a surprise.