On Saturday (Dec. 14), the Boston Bruins claimed forward Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders. With the Bruins needing more depth at right wing, it is understandable that they are taking a chance on the Portland, Maine native.

It’s why we here at The Hockey News Boston argued that the Bruins should snag him off waivers before it came to fruition.

Following the Bruins’ matchup against the Vancouver Canucks, Brad Marchand was asked about Wahlstrom, and he gave the new Bruins forward some nice praise.

Oliver Wahlstrom

Here is what Marchand said about Wahlstrom:

“I’ve talked to him already. He’s excited. We’re excited to have him. He’s a really good player. I’ve always really liked his game. I think he will fit the team well.”

Based on Marchand’s comments, he is clearly happy that the Bruins are taking a shot on Wahlstrom. The Bruins captain’s goal will be to help the 2018 first-round pick get used to the Bruins’ system and culture from here.

Brad Marchand

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In 27 games this season, Wahlstrom has two goals, four points, 18 blocks, and a minus-6 rating.

Bruins Superstar Hits New Milestone With Monster Game

This Bruins star hit a new milestone during an incredible game against the Canucks.

After back-to-back blowout losses, the Boston Bruins bounced back in a big way against the Vancouver Canucks. They defeated the Pacific Division club by a 5-1 final score and improved to a 16-13-3 record.

David Pastrnak was the biggest reason for the Bruins’ win, as he had one goal and four points on the night. Due to his dominant performance, he set a career milestone.

Pastrnak recorded his 400th career assist on Pavel Zacha’s second-period goal against the Canucks.

David Pastrnak & Pavel Zacha

Pastrnak’s backhand feed was a nice one, too, as he passed it through Elias Pettersson’s legs, giving Zacha a partial breakaway. From there, the 2015 first-round pick beat Thatcher Demko with a sweet move.

While Pastrnak is more known for being a sniper, he has become a more significant threat with his playmaking in recent seasons, too. Since the 2022-23 season, he has recorded 136 assists, including a career-high 63 last season.