The Boston Bruins dropped tonight’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, 5-3, on three unanswered goals from defensive breakdowns in the final frame.
The loss was the Bruins’ first at home this season.
Despite their focus to limit Edmonton’s big guns, defensive miscues and breakdowns in the third period ultimately determined the outcome of the game.
“The team beat itself,” Bruce Cassidy said. “Guys are trying to make plays that aren’t there.”
The Bruins knew coming into the game that they would have to limit the potential damage that Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl could cause.