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Playoff CentralMay 4, 18 days ago

Bruins expect more from Maple Leafs in Game 2

Bruins expect more from Maple Leafs in Game 2

With the Maple Leafs looking to avoid an 0-2 hole before the series shifts back to Toronto Monday night for Game 3, the Boston Bruins are expecting their first round opponent to come out with desperation in Game 2 Saturday night at the TD Garden. Aft…

Playoff CentralMay 4, 18 days ago

Dougie Hamilton ready for first career playoff action

Dougie Hamilton ready for first career playoff action

Due to Andrew Ference’s one-game suspension, rookie Dougie Hamilton will likely get his feet wet in his first career playoff game Saturday night at the TD Garden when the Bruins and Maple Leafs meet in Game 2. Hamilton, who earned the “7t…

Playoff CentralMay 2, 20 days ago

Merlot line key in Boston Bruins’ Game 1 victory

Merlot line key in Boston Bruins’ Game 1 victory

The Merlot will taste pretty sweet for Shawn Thornton, Daniel Paille and Gregory Campbell after Wednesday’s performance. During their time as a unit, the trio’s goal is always the same: provide the Bruins with energy if needed. It’s safe to say…

Playoff CentralMay 2, 20 days ago

Player of the Game: Bruins-Maple Leafs Game 1

Player of the Game: Bruins-Maple Leafs Game 1

The Boston Bruins finally played as close of a 60 minute game that they have played in months. They defended their home ice in a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first round series at the TD Garden. One of the reasons why w…

Playoff CentralApr 30, 22 days ago

Nathan Horton eager to return to the postseason

Nathan Horton eager to return to the postseason

Two years ago, Nathan Horton etched his name into Bruins’ playoff lore. After coming from the Florida Panthers during the 2010 offseason, Horton entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in his career. Despite having no prior postseas…

Playoff CentralApr 29, 23 days ago

Bruins hand Habs division title; face Leafs in playoffs

Bruins hand Habs division title; face Leafs in playoffs

Heading into Sunday nights regular season finale against the Ottawa Senators, the Boston Bruins’ mission was simple, beat a team you’ve already beaten four times and the Northeast division title is yours for the third straight season. But the…