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Bruins Struggle: Power Rankings Plunge Amid Holiday Slump

12/26/2025

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Summary

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The Boston Bruins enter the holiday break with a 1-3-1 record in their last five games.
The slump has them out of Eastern Conference playoff contention.
Their slide caused a six-spot drop in CBS Sports power rankings to 17th.
Marco Sturm, the Bruins' head coach, is urged to boost depth scoring and improve goaltending as defenseman Charlie McAvoy returns from injury.

History

Historical Context

The Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup in 39 years in 2011, defeating the Vancouver Canucks in a dramatic seven-game series. Goaltender Tim Thomas excelled, achieving a .967 save percentage in the finals. However, the team has struggled since, currently holding a 1-3-1 record, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining success in the competitive NHL landscape.

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Story summary

The Boston Bruins enter the holiday break with a 1-3-1 record in their last five games.
The slump has them out of Eastern Conference playoff contention.
Their slide caused a six-spot drop in CBS Sports power rankings to 17th.
Marco Sturm, the Bruins' head coach, is urged to boost depth scoring and improve goaltending as defenseman Charlie McAvoy returns from injury.

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