More than a few smart hockey people felt the Bruins would be OK if they could just keep their head above the waves to start the season while their injured players recuperated and got back in the lineup.
But instead of simply treading water, the B’s are positively freestylin’ right now.
In a game that had the hint of a scheduled “L” to it before it started – the second half of a back-to-back, without David Krejci (upper body) and Brad Marchand (predetermined night off following hip surgery) – the B’s exploded for a three-goal second period to crush the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 at Nationwide Arena on Friday.
