After watching the Bruins for somewhat over a month, Pat Maroon lastly was in a position to play together with his new workforce Saturday evening.
Maroon, who was within the strategy of recovering from again surgical procedure when Boston traded for him in early March, made his Black and Gold debut at PPG Paints Area. It was an important take a look at for the three-time Stanley Cup champion, because the Bruins performed in opposition to a determined playoff hopeful earlier than a raucous crowd in primetime.
Maroon was on the ice for somewhat over 13 minutes and recorded a shot on web in Boston’s 6-4 win. After the sport, the veteran ahead evaluated his efficiency and make clear his mindset shifting ahead.
“While you’re out for 3 months, it’s simply getting again into the groove of issues,” Maroon instructed reporters, per The Athletic. “Staying with it. Timing, palms, speeding performs possibly. Not holding on to the puck somewhat extra. Making the performs you often make. Simply your legs. Simply your legs getting beneath you. I believe that’s the most important factor. Simply legs. If I maintain taking part in, I believe it’s simply going to get higher.”
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Maroon added: “I do know my job in right here. Simply received to keep it up. I’m not going to be the man that’s going to attain each evening. I’ve simply received to go on the market and do my job, make hits, shield the puck, get to the entrance of the web, simply be a giant physique, massive presence. Simply received to keep it up. I’m not the quickest skater. You guys all know that. It’s going to come.”
Jim Montgomery thought Maroon was “very efficient” in his Bruins debut. Boston’s head coach was impressed by how the 35-year-old managed the sport and meshed with linemates Jesper Boqvist and Jakub Lauko.
Maroon may have two extra alternatives to take the ice with the Bruins earlier than the Stanley Cup playoffs. Boston will shut the common season with a back-to-back beginning Monday night in Washington, D.C.
