Marco Sturm ‘Pleased’ With Bruins Play After Lopsided Win Over Flames

The Boston Bruins got back into the win column with a 4-1 home win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Boston was coming off a 7-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday in the final game of its road trip. It was a disappointing way to end the road trip, but on Thursday, the Bruins played well, and head coach Marco Sturm liked how the team played.

“Overall, I’m very pleased with where we are at right now,” Sturm said on Thursday, as seen on NESN’s postgame coverage. “Sure, there are some stretches and games I would like to have back.

“But I think at this point now, at least I think everyone knows how we have to play, how we have to defend, how we have to be in transition. Being more consistent, I think that’s going to be the next step.”

The Bruins have been playing well this season, as Boston is battling for a playoff spot.

Meanwhile, forward Sean Kuraly said winning was important for the Bruins to get back on track and prove they have what it takes to be a playoff team.

​”I think as a group we knew tonight was really important for us,” Kuraly said. “For us, that offense, I think, is almost second or third from playing our good D-zone game. It’s crazy how much our offense comes from just playing a solid defensive game.”

With the win, Boston improved to 23-19-2 and is now two points behind a playoff spot. The Bruins will return to the ice on Saturday at home against the New York Rangers at 1 p.m. ET.