What we learned: Bruins prevail in Backes’ homecoming
David Backes made his return to St. Louis last night for the first time since signing a five-year deal with the Bruins this summer. Backes previously spent 10 years with the Blues. Heading into Tuesday’s contest, the former Blues’ captain…
What we learned: Bruins carry momentum into holiday break
After an ugly 4-2 loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday night at TD Garden, the talk postgame in the Bruins’ locker room was about building some momentum into the holiday break with a pair of wins. Sure, four points would have been ideal, but thre…
No discipline for Torey Krug after hit on Andrew Shaw
On a night where the Bruins and Canadiens were far from civil compared to previous meetings, the last thing Torey Krug now has to worry about is the league reviewing a particular circumstance. As first tweeted by Chris Johnston of SportsNet, the NHL …
What we learned: Avalanche smother Bruins to extend TD Garden streak
Your water-cooler Q before Thursday night’s tangle with the Colorado Avalanche? Which NHL team has the longest unbeaten streak against the Bruins at TD Garden? Well, technically at first blush you are right with Montreal’s current 0-7-2 run. But …
What we learned: Bruins steal two points
Ottawa, New Jersey, Columbus – just three teams that the Boston Bruins finished ahead of in the eight-team bunch that failed to make it to the postseason in 2015-16. It’s December 1, and a look at the standings has all three now ahead of Boston i…
Chara reunites with teammates as Bruins begin December slate
BRIGHTON — Though they’ll have to play without him for at least one more game, a big presence is inching closer to returning. For the first time since suffering a lower-body injury against the St. Louis Blues nine days ago, Zdeno Chara s…
