The Boston Bruins are off to their best start in 86 years. Even with all the records they broke last season, they have a better record through five games at 5-0-0 this season. It’s the team’s Centennial season, as they’ve reached the century mark. So this Bruins hot start seems fitting.<\/p>\n
There are a lot of new faces in the lineup, but the team culture seems to be driving the success this far. New leaders and players are stepping up, and the goaltending has been lights out.<\/p>\n
The team has only allowed a combined seven goals through the first five games. They haven’t yielded more than two in a game. Furthermore, they have only allowed one power-play goal and are<\/a> 95.5% on the penalty kill. Their defensive scheme has been a big factor, keeping their opponents to the perimeter with possession.<\/p>\n The five-on-five offensive production still has room for improvement. It’s apparent they are still trying to find consistent continuity within their forward lines. Players who have stood out so far include UFA acquisition James van Riemsdyk<\/a>. The big forward has three goals and an assist through the first five games, including two power-play goals.<\/p>\n Exactly the type of goal you want to see from a line of:<\/p>\n Charlie Coyle (6-foot-3, 218 pounds) 2-0 Bruins. pic.twitter.com\/aWFHunzxVB<\/a><\/p>\n — Conor Ryan (@ConorRyan_93) October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n
James van Riemsdyk (6-foot-3, 208 pounds)
Trent Frederic (6-foot-3, 220 pounds)<\/p>\n