The Boston Bruins went into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a significantly reduced defensive core. Zdeno Chara still listed as day-to-day. John-Michael Liles out with a concussion. The Bruins needed their remaining defenseman to stand tall.
All in all, it was a mixed bag for the Bruins blueliners. The two Philadelphia goals came from defensive breakdowns. It certainly didn’t help that Adam McQuaid screened Tuukka Rask on one of those goals as well. Still, the Bruins were able to salvage a point out of the situation (losing in a nine round shootout 3-2) and stay competitive for a wild card position.