Just when it seemed like the 2024-25 Boston Bruins had reached rock bottom, their struggles have only deepened. This season has turned into a nightmare that can’t end soon enough. Currently stuck in a six-game losing streak, the team’s woes hit a new low as they continue their West Coast road trip, set to face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
Bruins’ Six-Game Skid and Key Issues
During their ongoing slump, the Bruins have gone 0-5-1, with their only point coming from a 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres on March 17. A combination of poor decision-making, lackluster offense, and defensive lapses has contributed to their downfall.
Interim head coach Joe Sacco faced scrutiny after failing to challenge a controversial game-winning goal by the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. The play appeared to be offside, yet no challenge was made, raising questions about the team’s decision-making. Even if the goal had been overturned, the way Boston has been playing, the outcome might not have changed.
The struggles were further magnified in Sunday’s 7-2 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Following the defeat, Ty Anderson of 98.5 The Sports Hub pointed out an alarming statistic—one that marks an all-time franchise low.
Bruins Set Franchise-Worst Shot Total Over Five-Game Span
In their recent losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres, Vegas Golden Knights, San Jose Sharks, and Los Angeles Kings, the Bruins managed just 84 total shots on goal. This marks the first time in franchise history that they’ve failed to record at least 90 shots over a five-game stretch.
The numbers are concerning. Throughout this slump, the Bruins have struggled with zone entries and sustained offensive pressure, both at even strength and on the power play. Odd-man rushes often end without a shot, further highlighting their inability to create scoring opportunities.
Against the Kings, Elias Lindholm scored just 19 seconds into the game on the team’s first shot. However, over the remaining 59 minutes and 41 seconds, the Bruins could only muster 12 more shots. The game against the Lightning on March 15 was even worse, as Boston failed to record a single shot on goal in the second period while Tampa Bay fired 21 shots at Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman. The last time Boston went an entire period without a shot was back in November against the Ottawa Senators—once in a season is bad enough, but twice in four months is alarming.
Offensive Woes Continue to Plague the Bruins
The saying goes, “You can’t score if you don’t shoot,” and Boston is proving that firsthand. Even for a team lacking elite goal-scorers, the inability to generate even a modest number of shots on goal is staggering.
As the season progresses, the Bruins continue to set new lows with each passing game. With little offensive spark and mounting frustrations, they must find a way to turn things around before this season spirals even further out of control.