The Boston Bruins’ woes continued as they blew a two-goal lead, suffering a devastating 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday afternoon at TD Garden. This loss marks the second straight game where the Bruins have blown a third-period lead, a trend that’s becoming increasingly concerning for the team.
The game started promisingly for the Bruins, with Brad Marchand scoring his 20th goal of the season just 3:17 into the game. Marchand’s goal tied him with former teammate Patrice Bergeron for the second-most 20-goal seasons in Bruins history. The Bruins extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Nikita Zadorov, but the Golden Knights fought back with a goal from Mark Stone before the end of the first period.
The Bruins regained their two-goal lead in the second period with a goal from Morgan Geekie, but the Golden Knights refused to give up. They scored two goals in the third period, including the game-winner from Tomas Hertl with just 1:10 remaining in regulation. The Bruins’ inability to hold onto leads has become a recurring theme this season, and it’s a problem they need to address quickly if they want to make a push for the playoffs.
The loss was made even more costly by the fact that the Bruins were facing a team that’s also fighting for a playoff spot. The Golden Knights’ win moved them into third place in the Pacific Division, while the Bruins remain stuck in fifth place in the Atlantic Division.
As the Bruins head into the two-week NHL break, they’ll have plenty of time to reflect on their struggles. They’ll need to come back refreshed and ready to address their issues if they want to make a push for the playoffs. With the trade deadline looming, it’s possible that the Bruins could make some moves to shake up their roster and inject some new life into their team. One thing’s for sure, though: the Bruins can’t keep blowing leads and expecting to win games. It’s time for them to take a hard look in the mirror and figure out what’s going wrong.
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