Bruins' Geekie Snaps Scoring Drought, Playoff Push Intensifies

0:00On April 7th, Boston Bruins are charging toward the Eastern Conference playoffs, but forward Morgan Geeky needs to shake off his 17-game, scoring drought. He's already hit career highs with 34 goals, and 63 points this season, his last tally coming March 5th against Nashville. That's a long dry spell, with the postseason looming. The Bruins have punched above their weight all year, turning preseason doubts into real contention. Now expectations have skyrocketed, and just sneaking into playoffs won't cut it. Geeky leaves the team in goals, ahead of David Pastrenack and Pavolzaka at 29 each, so they need him firing on all cylinders. Nobody's more frustrated than Geeky himself, and Coach Marco Stern feels the pressure in his first year behind the bench. The team has shown serious grit, looking like contenders at times against anyone in the league. James already mixing up lines, reuniting Geeky with Elias Lindholm and Pastrenack to spark some magic. The steady second line of Zaka, Victor Arvetson, and Casey Middlestott stays put for reliable

1:04scoring down the stretch. They're even eyeing top prospect James Hagen's for a possible entry-level deal, though banking on a 19-year-old with just 4 points and 6 pro. Games is a gamble. If they get everyone clicking, the Bruins could emerge as a true dark horse, proving this retool season is for real and ready to make noise come, playoff time. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.