Bruins struggling forward being benched against Predators is far from surprising

Boston Bruins v Dallas Stars | Glenn James/GettyImagesThere is no debating as to how good the Boston Bruins have been playing lately. They are currently holding down an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot despite dropping a 4-3 overtime decision to the undermanned New York Rangers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.

Boston's leading goal-scorer, Morgan Geekie have been getting hot lately for the Black and Gold, which began with a power play in last Tuesday night's 6-2 blowout loss to the Dallas Stars in Texas. Like a basketball player, a hockey player sees the puck go into the net, and they can get hot. That was the case with Geekie, who potted two goals in Saturday night's win…