May 6, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal as New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) skates to the bench during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Prior to the trade deadline on April 12, the Boston Bruins struggled in the secondary scoring department. Since the addition of Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar from the Buffalo Sabres on April 11, the second line of David Krejci, Hall, and Craig Smith had supported the top line very well.