We react to the Bruins' rough 4-1 loss to the Blues. How can the B's get Pavel Zacha and Morgan Geekie going? James Hagens continues to produce. Does David Pastrnak look off? Plus, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, and the Bruins' "Hometown Remix" jersey leaks.

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We break down the Bruins' 2-1 loss to Carolina in a matchup of the top two teams in the East. How far away from the Hurricanes are the B's? What can Boston learn from this loss? Plus, the top six struggles, a potential lineup change on defense, and Matt Poitras's ice time is down.

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00:00 - Opening Shifts: Bruins see what a true contender is

05:00 - Bruins needed more from their top six

11:30 - Bruins survive a few notable injury scares

17:30 - Sturm finds positives to take from loss

24:00 - Brunet's learning moment; Will he draw out of lineup?

43:40 - Should Poitras be getting more minutes?

Discussing the Bruins' win over the Sharks and their rise to the top of the NHL standings. Has James Hagens exceeded expectations this season? Plus, could the Bruins be the next team added to Dylan Larkin's list of approved teams?

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We discuss the Bruins' 6-0 win over the Predators and how Boston is stacking up in the Eastern Conference. David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy had big nights. Michael DiPietro earned an emotional first NHL shutout. What are the biggest improvements from last season? Plus, Connor Hellebuyck finally got traded and Marco Sturm read Scott's article that was critical of him.

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01:50 - Bruins avoid the trap, blow out Predators

03:40 - Michael DiPietro's shutout on an emotional night

10:20 - How the Bruins are stacking up in the East

14:00 - Bruins' confidence, vibes are sky-high

19:40 - How does Hellebuyck trade impact Bruins?

28:20 - Sturm responds to Scott's critical article

45:55 - Pastrnak, McAvoy lead the way vs. Nashville

We discuss the Bruins' overtime loss in Dallas, which wrapped up a road trip that saw Boston take seven of eight points. Why did Marco Sturm bench James Hagens, Matt Poitras, Frederic Brunet and Mason Lohrei late? Why isn't he trying something different on the power play? Plus, Marat Khusnutdinov is reportedly closing in on an extension and Nikita Zadorov comments on his benching.

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1:00 - Why did Sturm bench the kids late in regulation?

6:00 - Khusnutdinov reportedly closing in on extension

11:15 - Is it time to try something different on the power play?

27:00 - Why we didn't like Sturm's postgame comments on Hagens & Poitras

51:30 - Zadorov comments on being a healthy scratch

We dive into the Bruins' five-game winning streak and 7-2-0 start and discuss how sustainable it might be moving forward. Is this offense legit? How encouraged are we by the kids? Plus, did Marco Sturm do the right thing in healthy-scratching Nikita Zadorov?

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We answer listener questions about Pavel Zacha's future, Fraser Minten and James Hagens' ceilings, Jeremy Swayman's workload, and whether expectations for the Bruins this season are shifting.

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03:00 - Maple Leafs social media prompts an alien debate

09:30 - Listeners share animal attack stories

17:10 - Mailbag: Is it too early to call the Bruins a playoff team?

22:25 - Special teams top early-season concerns

29:05 - What is Zacha worth? Will he finish the season as a Bruin?

43:05 - Who are the Bruins' top centers if Zacha gets traded?

1:08:30 - How many games will Swayman start this year?

1:13:40 - Could Bruins get Larkin and/or Edvinsson from Detroit?

1:25:15 - Will the Bruins have six 20-goal scorers?

We break down the Bruins' 6-3 win over San Jose. Is Fraser Minten changing what we think his ceiling can be after another multi-point performance? How did Charlie McAvoy look in his first game back? Plus, are these Bruins more exciting than last year? We also discuss the NHL's "Frozen Frenzy" night and check in on top prospects Dean Letourneau and Will Zellers.

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