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Krug, Acciari Return in B's Loss to Red Wings
URHO SHINES: Vaakanainen was one of the bright spots against the Wings, logging 20:37 of ice time, the second-highest total on the Bruins. The Bruins' 2017 first-round pick also blocked two shots and registered a plus-1 rating.
"I like him. I thought he was very good tonight," said Bruce Cassidy. "Joins the rush effectively, at the right times; pretty smart, gets through there clean. He's probably figuring out some of the guys, what plays are there to be made, moves well at the offensive blue line.
"I think he doesn't look like he gets many shots blocked, so I think he does a good job of finding the lane. It's not always on net, but at least it's through to the area, so good defender with his feet and stick.
"Like a lot of young guys, he'll have to get harder on those small-area battles, but I think that's normal. I think he's been really good."
URHO SHINES: Vaakanainen was one of the bright spots against the Wings, logging 20:37 of ice time, the second-highest total on the Bruins. The Bruins' 2017 first-round pick also blocked two shots and registered a plus-1 rating.
"I like him. I thought he was very good tonight," said Bruce Cassidy. "Joins the rush effectively, at the right times; pretty smart, gets through there clean. He's probably figuring out some of the guys, what plays are there to be made, moves well at the offensive blue line.
"I think he doesn't look like he gets many shots blocked, so I think he does a good job of finding the lane. It's not always on net, but at least it's through to the area, so good defender with his feet and stick.
"Like a lot of young guys, he'll have to get harder on those small-area battles, but I think that's normal. I think he's been really good."