Bruins Own October While Utah's Record Masks Defensive Rot

Boston sits atop the NHL at 9-2, and unlike most early-season darlings, the Bruins have the underlying metrics to justify the hype. Their +1.8 net rating leads the league, powered by a stingy 2.2 goals-against mark that's the best in hockey. When you're scoring four per game and giving up barely two, you're not…