How did they manage to start off the season so poorly?
They werent scoring.
Julien had the line personel different than it is now. He was actually tinkering like a mad scientist for those first 10 games and then he found gold.
Frist the 2nd line emerged with Segiun and Marchand scoring and skating and Bergeron playing amazing 2 way hockey.
Then out of nowhere, their 3rd line emerged with former big time hockey prospects coming into their own (Chris Kelley, Pouliot, Peverly).
The chemistry on every line is perfect now and they all bring a different way to put the puck in the net to the table.
Plus I dont think the Bruins were ready to compete every night at the beginning of the year. Defending champs have the bullseye every night and they didnt reciprocate at first. Now they are demoralizing team with their level of competition.