Face off: The Bruins host the Utah Mammoth tonight at TD Garden, looking to bounce back after losing consecutive games to the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators.
Here three keys to the game.
1. Score first: The Bruins need to score first and establish their pace of play. They cannot fall behind, press and play out of their system.
2. Be sound in their own end: The Bruins have been running around in their own end the last two games and it has been a problem. They need to play more disciplined, communicate and play the body more. Be more physical.
3. Penalty kill: The Bruins need to play disciplined and stay out of the box. They cannot take stupid penalties. Utah is number one in the NHL thus far this season on the power play, scoring at a 61.5% clip. The Bruins need to play smart and if they do take a penalty, communicate, stay in the structure and kill it.
Final Thoughts: Bruins need this one with Philadelphia coming to town on Saturday. A strong effort tonight would go a long way in rebuilding the confidence of this group after two straight losses.
