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Bruins face a disappointing dilemma as the 2025-26 season continues

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The Bruins are surprising some people early in the season, but their path to mediocrity is starting to look more and more clear.

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No one expected the Boston Bruins to be 3-2-0 to start the 2025-26 season. However, a recent two-game losing streak has put the team in an interesting position. The offense has been operating at a higher rate than anyone thought, but it is coming at the sacrifice of their defensive structure. The Bruins have 18 goals through the first five games, while allowing 16.