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Depth scoring may not be a problem this season for the Boston Bruins

The last few seasons the Boston Bruins have been relying on one or two guys to handle the offense.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:45 PM
Depth scoring may not be a problem this season for the Boston Bruins
Key Things to Know
  • Julianna DeGray argues that depth scoring may solve recent offensive concerns for the Boston Bruins this season.
  • The Bruins lead the NHL through six games with 14 different players scoring at least one goal.
  • Top scorers David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and Pavel Zacha were held scoreless until the team's fifth game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Julianna DeGray of Causeway Crowd highlights that depth scoring is proving vital for the Boston Bruins early in the season. Across their first six games, 14 different Bruins players have scored at least one goal, leading the NHL in unique goal scorers. The team managed a 2-2 start despite top scorers David Pastrnak, Morgan Geekie, and Pavel Zacha failing to score until the fifth game.

While 5-on-5 scoring has surged, DeGray notes that Boston struggled initially on the power play, starting 0-for-10 before breaking through against the Utah Mammoth. DeGray concludes that maintaining momentum will require disciplined play and continued improvement on the man advantage, especially with Charlie McAvoy returning from suspension.

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