Reacting to injuries with Karlsson

I don't know if this team can make the playoffs this year with the injuries. Lost their best center. Their two best defenders and frankly don't have the depth to stay afloat. They may need to make a trade if they want to stay in the hunt. It's hard losing a legit 1C for 2 months while you whole 1st pairing is also out.

Agree. The next issue is Pastrnak is a shadow without Bergy.

I think a lot of that is just regression. Plays he's trying doesn't work out now, but they did earlier. That stuff just comes and goes naturally as well. Correlation isn't causation ya know

Bergeron is out 1-2 months so could be anywhere within that time frame. McAvoy and Carlo should be back within a week so the defense will be in better shape by next week.

You're right the injuries are a heavy blow but this team did exceptionally well last season when Bergeron was out of the lineup and substituted with Riley Nash. as well, Chara's diminished minutes this year lessen the blow compared to if this injury happened 2-3 years ago. The defense has held its own for the mean time and though there will be learning curves, it's very possible the Bruins can scrape by and bounce back by late December.

I hope you are right but.... I don't know...