Midseason report card: Grading the Bruins’ forwards

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How Taylor Hall, David Pastrnak, and the rest of the Bruins' forwards grade out at the NHL All-Star break.

Taylor Hall of the Bruins is double-teamed by Chandler Stephenson #20 and Nicolas Hague #14 of the Vegas Golden Knights fight for the puck in the third period. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images COMMENTARY

The reviews for the Boston Bruins’ 2021-22 campaign were mixed through their first 43 contests. Surely they’re in a better position following the COVID break, holding a firm grip on the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Clearly, they’ll need upgrades between now and the trade deadline for any hope of another deep playoff run, including a second-line center and a top-four…