Bruins Seek Recovery Against Stars After First Season Loss in Detroit with Shaken Defense Lineup
Bruins dealing with significant injuries on the defense, while Stars look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Vancouver; game competition hangs on potential return of Bruins' Derek Forbort and performance of rookie Matthew Poitras.
- The Bruins game against the Stars is crucial as both teams seek to bounce back from recent losses, with the Bruins facing their first season loss due to a depleted defense line.
- Bruins' coach Jim Montgomery has highlighted the challenge of having three regular defensemen, including Charlie McAvoy, out of service and acknowledged the significant learning curve for the team.
- The potential return of Bruins' Derek Forbort could help bolster the weakened defense line, with Montgomery noting a positive impact on the team's transitional play and defensive stability.
- Rookie Matthew Poitras continues to show promise, scoring the lead 2-0 during the Bruins' game with the Red Wings, despite the eventual loss.
- Dallas Stars also lost their last game against Vancouver, but remain one of the top teams in the league with a 7-2-1 record. Their game against the Bruins may depend on the performance of their central offensive line including Roope Hintz, Joe Pavelski, and Jason Robertson.
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