Mid-Season Report for the Boston Bruins

The Bruins have played 41 games this season, reaching the half-way point in the season. Last season the team made the playoffs, but the goal was to be a contender this or next season when the rebuild process began. It's safe to say the team has performed well so far, having the best record at the half-way point. But things can change quickly and there are several strong teams and contenders out there.

Here's a look at some interesting stats so far through 41 games.

TEAM STATS:

Overall record (W-L-T): 33-5-3 (1st overall)
Goals for: 165 (2nd)
Goals against: 78 (2nd)
Power Play: 17.0 % (12th)
Penalty Killing: 87.2 % (8th)

PLAYER STATS:

Most points: David Backes, 58 (5th overall)
Most goals: Zach Parise, 25 (tied 7th)
Most assists: David Backes, 37 (6th)
Most points (d'men): Michael Del Zotto, 24
Most goals (d'men): Michael Del Zotto, 8
Most assists (d'men): Michael Del Zotto, 16
Best +/- rating: Ryan Callahan, +40 (1st)
Best faceoff %: Patrice Bergeron, 65.3 (tied 4th)
Best corner battle %: Ryan Callahan, 61.3 % (9th)
Most shots: Rick Nash, 187 (tied 6th)
Most hits: Ryan Callahan, 130 (3rd)
Most PIM: David Backes, 67
Most blocked shots: Dennis Seidenberg, 23
Most PPG: Zach Parise & Ryan Callahan, 5
Most SHG: Patrice Bergeron, 3 (tied 4th)
Most GWG: Patrice Bergeron & Logan Couture, 5
Best shooting %: Michael Del Zotto & Tim Brent, 20.0 %
Best passing % (forwards): Zach Parise, 82.2 %
Best passing % (d'men): Michael Del Zotto, 85.1 % (Chris Pronger, 90.4 % in only 5 GP)
Average icetime leader: Chris Pronger & Stephane Robidas, 24.2
Best GAA: Tuukka Rask, 1.75 (1st)
Best Sv%: Tuukka Rask, .931 (2nd)

3 STAR LEADERS: (full list here)

Overall:
Patrice Bergeron, 53 points
David Backes, 52
Ryan Callahan & Zach Parise, 49

D'Man:
Chris Pronger, 12 (in just 5 GP)

Goalie:
Tuukka Rask, 16

Most 1st star selections:
Patrice Bergeron & David Backes, 7

Most 2nd star selections:
Zach Parise, 10

Most 3rd star selections:
Patrice Bergeron, 6

Most overall selections:
Patrice Bergeron & Zach Parise, 17