Can Boston Avoid a Trap Game Against Slumping Chicago?
The Bruins are looking for their first three-game win streak of the season when they face the struggling Blackhawks on Wednesday. Boston comes into the game having defeated Detroit in overtime on Tuesday, which adds another layer of difficulty in what could be a trap game.
Chicago has struggled mightily offensively, ranking dead last in the NHL at 2.07 goals per 60 minutes since November 6th. The Blackhawks have scored two or fewer goals in nine of their twelve games during this stretch. But Chicago has picked up some big upsets this year, including wins against Florida, Dallas, and Minnesota at home, and road wins against Washington and Los Angeles.
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- Puck Line: Bruins -1.5 (+165), Blackhawks +1.5 (-200)
- Game Total: Over/Under 5.5 goals
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What specific actions can the Bruins take to ensure they play their best against Chicago and avoid a repeat of their sluggish performance against Calgary?
## Can Boston Avoid a Trap Game Against Slumping Chicago?
**Host:** Welcome back to the show! The Bruins are riding high after a convincing win over the Flames, but they face a seemingly easier opponent tonight in the struggling Chicago Blackhawks. Can the Bruins avoid looking past a team that’s been down on its luck? Joining us to discuss is our hockey analyst, Jim Sullivan. Jim, thanks for being here.
**Jim Sullivan:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** Let’s talk about this ”trap game” scenario. The Bruins looked sluggish early on against Calgary. Could that happen again tonight?
**Jim Sullivan:** It’s definitely a concern. Teams coming off a big win, especially against a tough opponent like Calgary, can sometimes struggle to get up for the next game. But we have to remember, the Bruins are desperate for consistency. They haven’t been able to string together three wins all season [[1](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2024/02/06/boston-bruins-postgame-bruins-lay-a-stinker-lose-4-1-to-flames/)].
**Host:** Of course, the Blackhawks are not exactly the most intimidating opponent right now. Do you think the Bruins might overlook them?
**Jim Sullivan:** I wouldn’t say overlook, but there’s a risk of underestimating them. Chicago may be struggling, but they are hungry for wins and played the Bruins tough earlier this season. The Bruins need to come out strong from the start, establish their forecheck, and control the pace of the game.
**Host:** What do the Bruins need to do to avoid another “stinker” like the one they had against Calgary?
**Jim Sullivan:** Simple – they need to play their game. They need to be aggressive, disciplined, and capitalize on their scoring chances. They can’t afford to have another slow start or get caught making costly mistakes.
**Host:** Thanks for the insights, Jim. We’ll be watching closely tonight to see if the Bruins can keep their momentum going.
