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Can Bruins Reignite Their Spark Against Calgary Flames at TD Garden?

As the Boston Bruins prepare to host the Calgary Flames at the iconic TD Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Bruins have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their last few outings, which has left supporters with a sense of uncertainty.


Feb 28, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins center Trent Frederic (11) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game against the Minnesota Wild, despite a strong start with two goals in the first period, they ultimately fell short in overtime. This loss was preceded by a disappointing performance against the Winnipeg Jets where they only managed one goal and conceded five. However, it's worth noting that even during these challenging matches, there were glimpses of potential that could be harnessed moving forward.


One area where Boston has been consistent is goaltending; save percentages have remained high even when other aspects faltered. This defensive reliability will be crucial as they face off against Calgary's dynamic offense.


Feb 28, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) takes the ice during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

The powerplay opportunities for Boston have seen mixed results recently. While they capitalized on one out of three chances against Minnesota Wild with a success rate of 33 percent, there is room for improvement as demonstrated in their game versus Winnipeg Jets where no goals were scored during powerplays.


Faceoff win percentages also tell a tale of inconsistency. A dominant 62 percent win rate was achieved against Minnesota Wild but dropped significantly to 43 percent when facing Winnipeg Jets. Winning these faceoffs can be pivotal for controlling the game and establishing offensive pressure.


Feb 28, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) controls the puck against the Boston Bruins during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead to their clash with Calgary Flames at TD Garden on February 7th, it's clear that refining special teams' performance and maintaining strong goaltending will be key factors for success. Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for victory on this national stage.


For those looking to catch all the action live from TD Garden or from home, tune into ESPN+ online or NESN TV channel 628 at game time to support your Boston Bruins.

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