Three key takeaways from Bruins first five games of new season NBC Sports Boston [Video]

The Boston Bruins’ start to the 2024-25 NHL season can be explained by games against the Florida Panthers and games not against the Florida Panthers.

The B’s are 0-2-0 with 10 goals allowed in two matchups versus the Panthers. But in their other three games, the Bruins are 3-0-0 with a 13-8 scoring differential. Luckily for the Bruins, they don’t play the defending Stanley Cup champs again until Jan. 11.

There is plenty of improvement to be made defensively, and the goaltending of Jeremy Swayman and Joonas Korpisalo could be better, too, but it’s definitely encouraging for the Bruins to see their scoring depth shine so far. Boston is averaging four goals scored per game with 12 players having scored at least once and six players with multiple tallies.

Here are three key takeaways from the Bruins’ first five games.

The Bruins have taken a league-high 32 penalties, including a league-leading 29 minor penalties. They have taken four or more minor penalties in four of the five games.

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