Bruins DEFYING Odds Amid Pastrnak, McAvoy Injuries—Playoffs in SIGHT!

Boston Bruins surge despite injuries to David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, sparking playoff hopes. Can Morgan Geekie and Elias Lindholm's breakout chemistry sustain the momentum as key players near return? Ian McLaren breaks down the Bruins' impressive 3-2 run without their superstars, highlighting Fraser Minten’s bold confidence and Marco Sturm’s coaching mastery. Recent performances from Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo in net, Alex Steeves’ emergence, and the depth scoring from Tanner Jeannot and Casey Mittelstadt add to the excitement. Key topics include the Bruins’ evolving lines, the impact of upcoming games against the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets, and the fierce battle for a top-three Atlantic Division spot. Trade watch heats up as scouts eye goaltender Michael DiPietro, while the Bruins’ path through a tightly contested Eastern Conference remains wide open. Can Boston capitalize when Pastrnak and McAvoy return to the lineup? Primary Timestamps & Topics 0:00 – Bruins Without Stars Ian McLaren opens the episode by evaluating the Boston Bruins' performance while missing key players David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, making the argument that the team is proving its depth and quality. ~2:45 – Standout Performers & Line Combinations Individual player performances over the past five games, including Morgan Geekie, Elias Lindholm, and others, and discusses lineup decisions, injury updates, and possible line shifts when stars return. ~11:04 – Playoff Picture & Upcoming Schedule The Bruins’ place in the standings, the playoff race, the parity in the NHL, and previews an important stretch of games leading into the holiday break, emphasizing the opportunity ahead for Boston to solidify their playoff spot. Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So if you want to be right in the middle of the action this season, visit FanDuel.com and place your NFL live bets all season long.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.