With the injury to Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins have been without one of their deadliest weapons. Tuesday night that did not matter as the Bruins new top line was magical. After a sloppy first period, the Bruins found themselves in a 2-0 hole. Things looked grim as the B’s had yet to come back from a two-goal deficit this season. With their backs against the wall, this team that has already dealt with tremendous adversity, came roaring back.
The Bruins first goal came courtesy of Danton Heinen. He buried a beautiful backhanded feed by JFK in front of the net. Heinen’s goal ignited a Bruins comeback that Arizona could not stop. The Bruins then took control due to their newly formed first line. The trio of David Krejci, Brad Marchand, and David Pastrnak accounted for the Bruins next three goals as the Bruins took a 4-2 lead and never looked back.
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Top Line Leads Bruins Comeback
Over the past few games, Bruce Cassidy has placed David Krejci on the first line. Against Arizona, Krejci was in vintage form as the Bruins top line looked unstoppable. They single handily took control of the game as Marchand tallied two goals, and Pastrnak got his 21st of the season. The trio played as if they had been together all season. At a time where the Bruins need everyone at their best, Krejci, Marchand, and Pastrnak carried the team.
After a crazy second period, both teams remained scoreless in the third period. The Bruins, while sloppy at times with the puck, did enough to hold off Arizona. It was not the Bruins prettiest game but they battled adversity and found a way to win. They also avoided any injuries after a scary sequence in the first period. David Backes took a skate to the face but returned at the start of the second period and finished the game.
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After four days off the Bruins will return to the ice on Friday night for a tilt against Pittsburgh. They will look to increase their win streak to four and continue to rise in the standings.
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