Collin Graf scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Thursday’s 4-2 win over the Bruins, a strike that stood out both for its timing and for the opponent: Graf is a Massachusetts native who faced his childhood team in the victory.
Collin Graf’s Shorthanded Impact
The shorthanded goal came on two shots and was a notable moment in the 4-2 result. The tally added to Graf’s March production, bringing him to two goals and three assists over six outings this month. The score was singled out as likely more special for Graf because it came against the team he grew up watching.
Season Snapshot: Production in His First Full NHL Campaign
Now 23 years old, Graf has compiled 17 goals and 36 points in his first full NHL campaign. His totals include three shorthanded goals and one goal on the power play. Over 62 outings this season he has recorded 86 shots on net, 68 hits and 42 blocked shots, reflecting contributions across scoring and physical play.
What the Win Reveals About Graf’s Role
The 4-2 victory featured Graf’s special-teams scoring and added to a recent stretch of offense for the forward. His combination of shorthanded scoring, power-play experience and overall point production underscores a multi-faceted season in which he has produced at both ends of the ice while logging notable shot, hit and block totals.
The goal against the Bruins stands as one of several notable items on Graf’s season ledger: it reinforced a trend of timely contributions in March and highlighted a personal angle given the opponent. For now, the scoring run and season totals are the clearest measures of his impact in this, his first full campaign at the NHL level.
