The Bruins lost their first game of their three-stop trip against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, 3-1. They have slipped to 2.58 goals per game, fourth-fewest in the league. The Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators, the three clubs with even less firepower than the Bruins, have practically waved the white flag on 2024-25.

The opponent doesn’t seem to matter much for the Boston Bruins right now. It could be the best team in the Eastern Conference like the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, or it could be the worst team in the Metropolitan Division,

For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins created lots of chances but scored just one goal, falling to the New York Rangers 2-1 Thursday night. Unfortunately, a lack of finishing has been a theme all season for the Bruins.

Unfortunately, you could say the same about tonight’s game in Manhattan: the Bruins weren’t terrible, controlled play for decent stretches, threw 33 shots on net...and still l