Self-Inflicted Mistakes CRUSH Bruins' Streak in Loss to Senators

Boston Bruins collapse against Ottawa Senators, ending their seven-game win streak amid defensive miscues and penalty trouble. Can David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie’s offensive heroics outweigh the team’s ongoing breakdowns as they prepare for a heated showdown with the Montreal Canadiens? Ian McLaren analyzes the self-inflicted mistakes that cost the Bruins, from Hampus Lindholm’s ill-advised breakout to Mason Lohrei’s costly penalty. The discussion spotlights Geekie’s scoring surge—now second in the NHL—and marks Pastrnak’s milestone 402nd career goal. Key takeaways include penalty management woes, Montreal’s vulnerable yet dangerous roster, and the high stakes in Saturday’s classic rivalry. Updates on injury impacts, special teams success, and Boston’s shifting position in the Atlantic Division raise the question: will the Bruins bounce back or let lingering issues define their season? 0:00 – Bruins’ Costly Mistakes Recap of the Bruins’ self-inflicted loss to Ottawa, analysis on how errors—not Ottawa’s execution—ended the Boston win streak. Discussion of defensive miscues, penalties, early/late goals, and the impact on the game’s outcome. 9:10 – Key Players & Stats Breakdown of individual performances: David Pastrnak’s milestone, Morgan Geekie’s breakout season, defensive depth, and injury impact on the lineup. Overview of advanced stats, expected goals, and their influence on recent results. 23:45 – Canadiens Preview & Division Race Preview of Saturday’s matchup vs. Montreal Canadiens, reviewing both teams’ recent struggles, key matchups, statistical comparisons, and stakes in the Atlantic Division standings. Strategic considerations for the Bruins moving forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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 Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. 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.