Boston Bruins vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Top 3 takeaways from Game 3
3. Krejci’s Unappreciated Magic
Usually, when one thinks of the Boston Bruins, you think of guys like Zdeno Chara, David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Patrice Bergeron. Perhaps you think of Tuukka Rask or Charlie McAvoy. Maybe Torey Krug. And rightfully so. Each of those guys is critical to their success. But one guy who has always flown a bit under the radar is center David Krejci.
Krejci has been brilliant so far this series for the Bruins. He had an uncharacteristically weak game in Game 2, but he showed his greatness today. Krejci played a huge role in Charlie Coyle’s goal that started the scoring, as he sent Brad Marchand into the corners with a perfectly played pass.
He also got the primary assist on Brad Marchand’s empty net goal that clinched the win. Krejci had to deliver a perfect pass for it to work, and that’s precisely what he did. The Bruins don’t win today without Krejci’s efforts.
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It’s easy to overlook what he does because the Boston Bruins have so many great players. Krejci’s an important cog in their machine and he showed why today. Some of his best work doesn’t get on the scoresheet, so it’s great to see him get two points for doing those little things right.