Using four forwards on the powerplay has become more and more popular over the years. The Bruins spend the majority of their powerplay time with four forwards, and have for a few seasons now. Powerplay units with four forwards see a boost in goal scoring. However, the other edge to this blade is that there is also a boost in goals against.
When Travis Konecny took a penalty with 5:30 left in the third period last night, he sent the Bruins to the powerplay with a two-goal lead.