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