Morgan Geekie of the Boston Bruins celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings (Credit: Getty Images)
The Bruins are on the brink of an important portion of the regular season where their future in the playoffs is under examination. As there are only a few games left, each decision, both on and off the ice, is an extra burden as they are gearing up to host the Tampa Bay Lightning.There is an increased emphasis on the young potential, James Hagens, and forward Morgan Geekie, who are both at the core of the imminent plans of Boston. While Geekie continues to play a key role, Hagens’ introduction to the lineup is being handled with caution.
NHL Boston Bruins chase NHL playoff spot as James Hagens and Morgan Geekie focus on Tampa Bay
The situation of playoffs in Boston is simple: win and get a ticket to the postseason. Although they lost some chances in the previous week, the Bruins themselves have their fate in their hands before this game.
The problem, though, is to beat a well-established Tampa Bay team, which is still competitive despite a hard road trip.Morgan Geekie has also stressed the need to be focused and to leave on a high note. His new performances have brought stability, and his leadership will play a crucial role in a high-pressure environment. The Bruins do not want to depend on the other outcomes but rather claim their position with power.
In the meantime, the case of James Hagens remains in the limelight. Following his entry-level contract signing, there was anticipation regarding his role in the short term. Nevertheless, head coach Marco Sturm has chosen to take a slow approach and has not included the young forward in the team yet. The decision is a long-term consideration and not a short-term bet.Another move on the roster came when Boston re-allocated Lukas Reichel, which relieved the existing logjam and provided some maneuverability in the future.With Tampa Bay in sight, the Bruins will seek to exploit any exhaustion by their rival, who has been on a road trip. To Boston, it is a simple equation but not an easy one to execute-give the entire 60-minute performance and move on to Stanley Cup contention.
