Brett Connolly sees coldest streak since rookie season
Brett Connolly is playing like a rookie out there – statistically speaking, at least.
Following another goal-less night against the New York Rangers, Brett Connolly’s goal drought extended to 18 games, his longest span without a goal since a 54-game spell that started during his rookie campaign with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
In the Boston Bruins’ 2-1 loss Monday night at Madison Square Garden, Connolly seemed due to break his then-17 game cold streak when he freed himself for a great look with 56 seconds left in the third period, but the rubber ricocheted off the post, leaving Connolly with his head in his hands, and another game tacked onto his drought.
Connolly has averaged 14:53 minutes of ice time game during the scoreless span, with 2.83 shots per game. During his rookie rut, he averaged 10:53, and 1.88, respectively.
During the 54-game drought, Connolly went 512 calendar days without scoring a goal.
If Connolly scores on Wednesday against the Flyers, he’ll have the chance to keep the slump to a reasonable 48 days.
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