Let’s get this out of the way: the Bruins have a major goal scoring problem.
Yet, to think that the trend began with Patrice Bergeron’s rib injury is a little mind-boggling. The Bruins have scored 17 goals in Bergeron’s eight-game absence. They’ve score three goals only once in that span.
Young and promising talents like Ryan Donato and Danton Heinen haven’t taken another step forward since last season. Boston’s core players haven’t stepped up either with Brad Marchand, David Krejci and David Pastrnak all having problems creating offense even with the latter two finding the scoresheet during Thursday’s 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.