It’s Not Time To Pick Scott Wedgewood — The 2022-23 Bruins Proved It

The Colorado Avalanche are as close to a ‘cup or bust’ team as you’ll see. They got their guy in Nazem Kadri, look like Presidents Trophy and Central Division winners, and have a litany of players who have or will set career highs, including some unexpected achievements— looking at you, Parker Kelly. Captain Gabe Landeskog is back, Nathan MacKinnon somehow keeps getting better, Martin Necas has proved plenty capable, and Cale Makar (although banged up) is still the top dog defender.

The goalkeeping-by-committee approach has obviously worked during the regular season. Still, after some shaky starts from Blackwood and unfortunate outcomes, some pundits and fans are calling for head coach Jared Bednar to pick a guy heading into the playoffs. The winningest Boston Bruins team ever is the best and among the most clearly comparable case studies to look to now that these questions have begun in the press room at Ball Arena.

What can we learn? THE BRUINS MAKE HISTORY. 🐻 The @NHLBruins set the record for most wins in a single season with 63.

pic. twitter. com/HZYtet7Dn3 — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 10, 2023 Well, perhaps don’t give in to the pressure and stick to your guns.