Bruins lose in second round, injuries to key defensemen among reasons

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• The Boston Bruins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the New York Islanders, losing 6-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Second Round on Wednesday.
• Defensemen injuries: The Bruins lost two key defensemen to injuries during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, starting with Miller in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup First Round against the Washington Capitals.
• Not enough even-strength scoring: The Bruins were led offensively in the series by their top line of David Pastrnak (five goals, four assists), Brad Marchand (five goals, four assists) and Patrice Bergeron (one goal, four assists), who combined for 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists), including two power-play goals by Marchand in Game 6.
• You can do the math on that." The Bruins needed more from its second line of Hall (one assist), Krejci (one goal, one assist) and Craig Smith (one goal, one assist), who combined for five points (two goals, three assists) at even strength.
• He scored 69 points (29 goals, 40 assists) in 53 games, and 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in 11 playoff games
• His average of 1.30 points per game during the regular season was the highest of his 12-season NHL career
• He scored 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) and averaged 24:00 of ice time in 51 games, the most of his four NHL seasons

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