Jan 21, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Nick Ritchie (21) celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) during the third period at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Through the first six periods of the regular season, the Boston Bruins offense was nowhere to be found. Aside from two power play goals and a shorthanded goal in their first two games against the New Jersey Devils, the offense was frustrated by Mackenzie Blackwood.
Things did not better in Game 3 against the New York Islanders when they were shutout by Semyon Varlamov and then Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, Carter Hart held the Bruins scoreless through the first two periods.