The Boston Bruins preseason continues \u00a0tomorrow for their third pre-season clash. They\u2019ll go head-to-head with the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Bruins will look to bounce back. Furthermore, the Bruins youth has been a bright spot so far.<\/p>\n
Lysell’s initial performances this preseason were rather underwhelming. The 21-year-old winger didn\u2019t register a shot on goal during Boston’s 3-2 defeat. He went on to struggle to make a significant impact with the puck. Although Lysell has yet to step onto the ice for a regular season game in the NHL, there are high hopes for the 2021 first-round draft pick<\/a> this autumn.<\/p>\n Lysell has reached his peak production in the AHL. His development into a reliable middle-six winger would be a valuable to the team. They are looking for offensive firepower following Jake DeBrusk’s exit in free agency<\/a>.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, the Bruins winger found the back of the net at 2:59 in the second period, unleashing a precise shot from the left circle during a power play that zipped past Capitals goalie Hunter Shepard<\/a>, giving Boston a 2-0 advantage at that moment. Lysell finally delivered the much-anticipated performance, earning a penalty that set up his team’s successful power play by charging toward the net and getting tripped by Washington’s Hardy Haman Aktell<\/a>.<\/p>\n Known for his skating skills and offensive zone creativity, Lysell has struggled in the past with maintaining puck control and focusing on the finer aspects of his game during earlier preseason matches. However, Tuesday marked a significant turnaround for him, as he showcased his speed and chase down loose pucks in high-scoring areas. With five preseason games remaining, Lysell still has work to do to secure a position on Boston\u2019s roster. Nevertheless, Tuesday’s performance was a positive sign for the talented young player, and now he must continue to build on this momentum.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 Fabian Lysell on scoring in the #NHLBruins<\/a> preseason win: “A little bit better than last game. Nice to see one get in. It’s just the start…it felt way more smooth out there. Better timing…all around a better game.”<\/p>\n Watch more postgame reaction \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/luGJUvDOXw<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/m8q76tUXxA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) September 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In a display of talent, Georgii Merkulov, one of the Bruins’ standout forward prospects, shone brightly on Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward showcased his skills with a clever assist on Justin Brazeau\u2019s goal in the third period, delivering a smooth backhand pass after skillfully maneuvering the puck through the neutral zone.<\/p>\n Merkulov has now tallied two assists in his first two preseason games with Boston this fall, although his performance against New York on Sunday was somewhat subdued. On Tuesday, the former Ohio State player took a more proactive approach while centering NHL veterans Tyler Johnson<\/a> and Justin Brazeau.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfa5 Fabian Lysell on scoring in the #NHLBruins<\/a> preseason win: “A little bit better than last game. Nice to see one get in. It’s just the start…it felt way more smooth out there. Better timing…all around a better game.”<\/p>\n Watch more postgame reaction \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/luGJUvDOXw<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/m8q76tUXxA<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Georgii Merkulov<\/a> Has Potential<\/h3>\n
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