The Boston Bruins have been struggling since their victory over the Colorado Avalanche, facing their third consecutive loss after a 5-2 defeat against the Dallas Stars at TD Garden. The team has been plagued by penalties throughout this losing streak, and consistency remains elusive for their middle-six lines.
Despite these challenges, two Bruins players have shone in terms of physical play. This week, we take a look at the notable hits and fights that have highlighted their recent performances.
In their first matchup against the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center last Saturday, the Bruins managed to secure only one point. Mark Kastelic ignited the B’s in the second period by delivering a powerful hit to Logan Cooley along the boards. This led to an altercation with Utah defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, resulting in both players ending up on the ice.
Kastelic continued to make his presence felt when he squared off against Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn. The fight turned out to be heavily one-sided, with Kastelic gaining the upper hand. His performance has solidified his status as one of the standout free-agent signings for Boston this season.
On another note, Nikita Zadorov must work on avoiding penalties, as his physicality is crucial for the team. During the game against Dallas, he delivered two significant hits, one to Jamie Benn in front of the Bruins’ bench and another crushing blow to Evgenii Dadonov.