Boston Bruins starting to build chemistry

As expected, it has taken some time for new players such as Derek Morris, Steve Begin, and Daniel Paille to find their comfort level among the Bruins. But the off-ice chemistry has improved, not coincidentally, as the Bruins have rattled off some wins of late.

“Now it’s fun to come to the rink. That’s what it’s all about. If you can build that situation and try to hold onto it for as long as you can, that can make a big difference.’’

“A team’s identity is how well you play together and hard you play for each other,’’ said coach Claude Julien, who noted a turnaround following a 4-1 dud against the Islanders Nov. 16. “We didn’t feel that was there yet. We knew we had it in that room. It just wasn’t happening.

“The next day at practice, we talked about those things. That’s come around. When you start winning, you start feeling good about yourself.

“I don’t think we’re cocky. But we’re confident and we’re enjoying coming to the rink again. At one point, I’m not sure we were enjoying it that much.

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