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Stanley Cup Final: Key Losses For Both Teams

For Boston, it’s defenseman Matt Grzelcyk, who has been a key component for the Bruins’ success all season long.

For the Blues, it’s Oskar Sundqvist, who got suspended for injuring Grzelcyk. Sundqvist will be missed one game.

Here’s a quick breakdown of what they have done in these playoffs, and who has to step up in their place.

Matt Grzelcyk

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 29:  Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins lays on the ice after being hit into the boards by Oskar Sundqvist (not pictured) #70 of the St. Louis Blues during the first period in Game Two of the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on May 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Grzelcyk, to me, has been Boston’s second best defenseman in these playoffs, behind Charlie McAvoy, and for good reason.