With the NHL trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Boston Bruins may find themselves shifting their approach as they battle for playoff positioning. Their performance over the next six games, starting with Tuesday’s matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, could heavily influence their stance heading into the March 7 deadline.
Bruins Face Challenges as Injuries and Inconsistency Mount
The Bruins have been struggling with both injuries and inconsistent play, contributing to a recent 0-2-1 skid that dates back before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The blue line has taken a significant hit, with Hampus Lindholm expected to miss the remainder of the season and Charlie McAvoy also sidelined.
Despite these setbacks, Boston showed resilience in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks, erasing a two-goal deficit before falling short. One bright spot was Morgan Geekie, who netted the game-tying goal in the third period—his eighth in 12 games. His recent form earned him a spot on the Bruins’ top power-play unit during Monday’s practice.
Currently sitting just one point outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, Boston will need to turn things around quickly. While they’ve been strong at home with an 18-9-4 record, their 9-15-3 road mark presents a major concern, especially with 10 of their 14 games in March being away from TD Garden.
Maple Leafs Take Atlantic Division Lead
On the other side, the Toronto Maple Leafs enter Tuesday’s game with momentum, having surged past the Florida Panthers for the Atlantic Division lead. Toronto has won back-to-back games since returning from the international break, securing a 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
The Leafs’ offense has been clicking, with Nick Robertson snapping a nine-game goal drought with a two-goal performance against Chicago. Meanwhile, Alex Steeves netted his first NHL goal on Saturday, earning a spot in Toronto’s lineup for both ends of the back-to-back.
Toronto’s current four-game road trip continues against the Bruins, and they may receive reinforcements with Connor Dewar expected to return from a nine-game absence due to an upper-body injury.
What’s at Stake?
As the Bruins look to climb back into a playoff spot, their trade-deadline strategy remains uncertain. Will they buy, sell, or stand pat? A strong showing against Toronto and in the upcoming schedule could dictate Boston’s approach as they navigate a pivotal stretch of the season.
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