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What's Happening?
The Boston Bruins recently faced the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game, serving as a 'dress rehearsal' for the upcoming NHL season. The game featured a lineup of regular players and key bubble players, with Jeremy Swayman making his preseason debut in net. Despite a strong performance, the Bruins lost 3-2 in a shootout. The game provided insights into the team's strengths and areas for improvement, particularly in defense and penalty killing. Coach Marco Sturm is evaluating player performances to finalize the roster for the season opener.
Why It's Important?
Preseason games are crucial for NHL teams to assess player readiness and team dynamics before the regular season begins. For the Bruins, this game highlighted the effectiveness of their defense and penalty kill, while also revealing areas that need improvement, such as the middle six lineup. The performance of key players like Hampus Lindholm and David Pastrnak is encouraging for the team's prospects. The insights gained from this game will inform roster decisions and strategies as the Bruins prepare for the season.
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