Marco Sturm’s questionable lineup decisions nearly cost the Bruins against Blackhawks

Marco Sturm needs to make some changes to the Bruins' lineup, but it's more about the combinations than the personnel.

By Nate Duffett · Causeway Crowd

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Causeway Crowd argues Marco Sturm's lineup decisions almost resulted in a Bruins loss to Chicago.
Morgan Geekie tied the game with 10 seconds left before Elias Lindholm scored the overtime winner.
Writer Nate Duffett states Matthew Poitras and Frederic Brunet should remain in the lineup over veterans.

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Writer Nate Duffett argues that head coach Marco Sturm's lineup choices nearly caused the Boston Bruins to lose to the Chicago Blackhawks. Boston managed an overtime victory after Morgan Geekie tied the game with 10 seconds remaining and Elias Lindholm scored the winner. However, the author criticizes Sturm's benching of younger contributors in favor of veterans.

Duffett asserts that Matthew Poitras and Frederic Brunet should feature regularly over Sean Kuraly and Jonathan Aspirot, arguing Aspirot struggled and should potentially be waived. The writer believes Sturm took Chicago lightly ahead of Boston's upcoming game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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