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Morgan Geekie’s Scoring Surge Lifts Bruins, Ties Him Atop NHL Goal Race

The 27-year-old’s breakout under Boston’s staff has validated his six-year, $33 million deal.

Overview

  • Through 27 games, Geekie has 20 goals, tying Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon for the league lead.
  • He scored three times in the two games David Pastrnak missed, including both regulation goals in a 3–2 shootout win over Detroit.
  • Following a 33-goal, 57-point season in 2024–25, his production has accelerated to help keep Boston in early playoff position.
  • Signed in June for six years at $33 million ($5.5 million AAV), his contract now looks like strong value given his start.
  • Coaches cite his preparation and a notably heavy shot clocked at 103.3 mph as drivers of the surge, while Boston assigned Georgii Merkulov to Providence to manage roster needs.