"Who put a hex on them?" Elliotte Friedman shocked at how Boston Bruins surrendered the game against Edmonton

The Boston Bruins faced the Edmonton Oilers with high hopes of extending their winning streak to three games. Unfortunately, the game did not go as planned. The Oilers handed the Bruins a 3-2 loss, and Hockey analyst Elliotte Friedman had some thoughts on the game, which he expressed on the 32 Thoughts podcast.

Friedman commented, "If you would have told me after the way the game started that Boston would have lost that game, I would have never believed you. The first goal was kind of ugly. They are up 2-0. Skinner battled, I give that kid a lot of credit. He really battled."

However, the Bruins quickly surrendered their lead by allowing two quick goals, and their disciplined play seemed to falter.

Friedman noted, "The Bruins walked themselves into two goals against. They are so disciplined and they’ve been so good and when I saw these goals going, I thought who put a hex on them? What happened to these guys tonight?"

Despite having a chance to win the game in the third period, the Bruins failed to generate many scoring opportunities, and the Edmonton Oilers eventually scored the game-winning goal with just over two minutes left. It was a disappointing loss for the Bruins, who now need to regroup quickly if they want to make a deep playoff run this season.

Boston Bruins 2022-23 season so far

The Boston Bruins are having a historic 2022-23 NHL season, with a record-breaking 100 points in just 61 games played. The team's success can be attributed to their strong offense and solid defense, as well as the exceptional performances of their star players.

With a 49-9-5 record and 103 points, the Bruins currently sit atop the Atlantic Division standings. Their closest competitor, the Toronto Maple Leafs, trailed behind with 86 points, giving the Bruins a comfortable lead in the division.

The Boston Bruins' outstanding offense is one of the key elements in their success. This season, the team has scored a league-high 239 goals, averaging nearly four goals per game. Superstar center Patrice Bergeron, who has played in just 59 games, has led the Bruins' offense with 32 goals and 49 assists. Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak, two wings who have combined for 62 goals and 75 assists, are with him.

Along with a solid offense, the Bruins also have a strong defense. Only 135 goals have been conceded by the team, which is the third-lowest in the league. The goaltending for the Bruins has also been outstanding. Tuukka Rask, who starts, has a record of 23-5-2 and a goals-against average of 2.02.

As the NHL playoffs approach, the Boston Bruins look poised to make a deep run. With their potent offense, strong defense, and exceptional goaltending, the team has all the necessary tools to compete for the Stanley Cup. Bruins fans can look forward to an exciting end to what has been a historic season so far.