The Bruins’ 2024-25 season spiraled into disaster for a multitude of reasons.
Boston plummeted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a 33-39-9 record — missing the postseason for the first time since 2016.
Severe regression from Jeremy Swayman (.892 save percentage) and critical injuries on the blue line splintered Boston’s foundational strength of stingy defense — with the Bruins coughing up six or more goals 15 total times this season.
Poor roster construction up front resulted in a roster short on skill and skating talent — leading to a plodding offense only propped up by the likes of David Pastrnak (106 points) and Morgan Geekie (33 goals).