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Tyler Bertuzzi Dominates in His First Career Game of the Season

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Don Sweeney, general manager of the Boston Bruins, acquired Tyler Bertuzzi from the Detroit Red Wings to give the team more depth up front when the team heard that forwards Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno would miss the final few games of the season due to injuries.

 

A few days ago, the seven-year veteran playing in his first postseason game contributed two assists, two hits, two blocked shots, and two blocked shots in 18:41 of ice time in Boston’s 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.

 

Tyler Bertuzzi finally played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday night against the Florida Panthers after 326 regular season games, and he was the Boston Bruins’ best forward. 

 

Put simply, Tyler Bertuzzi dominated in his first career game of the season, which is, according to PickBoss, a clear-cut favorite on states. 

The First Game

About Betuzzi’s performance, Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said: “When we acquired (Bertuzzi), we thought he was a guy who was made for the playoffs… I thought his first two shifts he laid out two huge hits and just kept making plays. The puck seems to follow him and he makes excellent decisions with it.”

 

Given the illness circulating in the locker room, it was understandable for the Bruins team to appear slightly sluggish throughout the game. However, Bertuzzi continually provided his team with the much-needed energy and physicality they required to dominate the rink.

 

With a stunning backhand pass early in the first period, he assisted David Pastrnak in scoring on a power play.

 

Bertuzzi has a history of scoring goals, as proven by the 30 goals he scored for the Detroit Red Wings last season, a career-best. However, the most striking features of his offensive skill set may be his vision and playmaking prowess. Since April 1, he has had eight assists in his last eight games.

 

The third goal scored by the Bruins again involved Bertuzzi. When Jake DeBrusk nudged the puck over the goal line to make it 3-1 in the second period, he again charged hard toward the net and was rewarded with his second assist of the game. 

 

In 18:41 of ice time, Bertuzzi finished with two assists, three shots, three opportunities to score, two blocked shots, and two hits. In order to win puck battles in front of the net, in the corners, etc., he frequently went to the rough, greasy sections of the ice. It’s the power forward-style of hockey that is ideal for the postseason. 

 

For Bertuzzi, rising to the occasion is nothing new. When Grand Rapids won the AHL title in 2017, he was named the MVP of the Calder Cup Playoffs. During that postseason run, Bertuzzi recorded 19 points (nine goals, 10 assists) in 19 games.

It’s Been a Long Way

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi dominated in his first career game of the 2021-2022 NHL season. The 26-year-old winger scored a hat-trick and added an assist for a four-point night to help the Red Wings defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3. Bertuzzi also finished the game with a team-high seven shots on goal and a +3 rating.

 

Bertuzzi’s performance in his first game last season was a perfect example of the skill and tenacity that he brings to the Red Wings lineup.

 

He showed off his scoring touch with three well-placed shots, including a power-play goal that tied the game at 2-2. Bertuzzi’s willingness to battle in the corners and in front of the net also helped set up his teammates.

 

After a frustrating season, Bertuzzi looks to be back to his dominant form. His performance against the defending Stanley Cup champions was a statement game and a sign of what he can bring to the table. 

 

Hopefully, Bertuzzi can continue to stay healthy and produce at this level, and he will be a key success this season.

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