BSJ Game Report: Oilers 4, Bruins 2 -- Not Rask's fault as winning streak comes to an end for Boston

Everything you need to know from the Bruins' loss over the Oilers at TD Garden:

HEADLINES

Unlucky: Don't point the finger at Tuukka Rask this time because it wasn't totally his fault. Even though the Bruins were riding a four-game winning streak behind the goaltending of backup Anton Khudobin, it's not conducive for the team's success if Rask sits on the bench for a long period of time. This was the perfect game for him to return, especially against an Oiler team that's struggling this season. But, the Bruins couldn't give Rask any offensive support, and he couldn't make that one last save. As a result, fans are going to want Khudobin back for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden, but the Bruins would be better served if Rask gets the nod again. He needs to find his game and fight through this bout of adversity.

Lack of finish: Knowing how badly Rask needs a win, it was a bit surprising the Bruins lacked energy for the majority of the game. With the score tied at 2-2 after two periods, Boston came out flat to start the third and it cost the Bruins as the Oilers scored 2:07 into the third en route to victory. The Bruins did produce a late push, but it was too late as Edmonton added an empty-net goal for a 4-2 final.

Lack of production: It also didn't help that the Bruins generated only six shots in the first period and another five in the second. They produced 14 in the third and finished with 25 but it wasn't enough.

TWO UP

Riley Nash: By the end of the game he found himself playing on the top line with Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. It wasn't because Danton Heinen was struggling, but Nash was one of a few players that played well and was trying to generate some offense.

Matt Grzelcyk: The rookie defenseman was good again. He scored his first NHL goal on Friday against the Penguins at TD Garden, and if he keeps playing the way he has since his recall from Providence then he'll be getting plenty of opportunities to play in Boston. He wins a lot of puck battles in the corners and does a solid job boxing out the opponent in front of the net. He can move the puck well and he's showcased that skill in the last three games he's played.

ONE DOWN

Matt Beleskey: It's got to be tough for any player to be in and out of the lineup. When you're the type that can bring energy when the team needs an extra boost, but you aren't able to do it, you'll find yourself on the bench and that's what happened to Beleskey late in the game.

TURNING POINT

Zero hustle: Tim Schaller could easily find himself in the "one down" category, but we'll put him here because his lack of backchecking on the Ryan Strome's game-winning goal proved to be the turning point. Prior to the goal, the Oilers broke into the zone with a 3-on-3. Schaller was trailing the play and he stopped skating at the red line. As Strome found open ice in the slot, Schaller was gliding and never took another stride in an attempt to break up the play. Instead, Strome had all the time he wanted to zip one past Rask's ear.

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UP NEXT

The Bruins will have Monday off, they'll practice on Tuesday at Warrior Ice Arena before hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night at TD Garden.