(Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images)
Final: Jets 6, Bruins 2 - Bruins allow 4 goals in 3rd period in loss to Jets
In their second consecutive game allowing four goals or more, the Bruins lose to the Winnipeg Jets 6-2.
This game didn't start well for Boston, as they allowed two goals early in the first period.
The way he tipped that in is just so tough 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/OLsKteQEHS
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 31, 2025
However, Boston was able to cut the lead in half with a power play goal from Brad Marchand.
Another 6️⃣3️⃣ snipe 🎯 pic.twitter.com/dVnRyxufrQ
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 31, 2025
After a scoreless second period, the Bruins tied the game shorthanded with Elias Lindholm scoring the tying goal.
SHORTYYYYY pic.twitter.com/sJjM4MC3tr
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) January 31, 2025
With momentum seemingly being on Boston's side following their early third period goal, the Bruins completely collapsed the rest of the game allowing four consecutive goals to Winnipeg.
THE FRANCHISE RECORD TYING GOAL 🤩 pic.twitter.com/5oj8vKJomT
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 31, 2025
Right place, right time 😎 pic.twitter.com/5TErsJIHSd
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 31, 2025
This was another frustrating game for Boston which wraps up their worst month of hockey this season. Especially over these past two games, Boston completely looks lifeless on the ice. No physicality, undisciplined penalties, poor back checking and defense, and costly turnovers have all translated to blowout losses and bad overall hockey.
Despite the Jets looking like the better team this entire game, the Bruins had a chance in this game with Joonas Korpisalo making key saves in the second period which helped Boston tie up the game. Yet, the Bruins didn't capitalize on these opportunities and have failed to play a quality full period of hockey. For Bruins fans, this is rough.
The Bruins will stay at home and take on the New York Rangers on Saturday. Puck drop will be at 3:30.
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WHO: Bruins (25-21-6) vs Jets (35-14-3)
WHEN: 7 p.m.
WHERE: TD Garden, Boston
TV: NESN
RADIO: 98.5-FM The Sports Hub
ROSTERS
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PROJECTED LINES
Boston
Geekie - Zacha - Pastrnak
Marchand - Lindholm - Coyle
Frederic - Poitras - Brazeau
Koepke - Beecher - Lettieri
Lohrei - McAvoy
Wotherspoon - Carlo
Zadorov - Peeke
Korpisalo
Swayman
Winnipeg
Connor - Scheifele - Vilardi
Ehlers - Namestnikov - Perfetti
Niederreiter - Kupari - Appleton
Iaffalo - Gustafsson - Ford
Morrissey - DeMelo
Samberg - Pionk
Stanley - Miller
Hellebuyck
Comrie
PREGAME NOTES
The Bruins take on the Winnipeg Jets for the second time this season at the TD Garden.
Charlie McAvoy returns to Boston's lineup for the first time since being placed on IR. McAvoy was also named assistant captain for Team USA.