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A milestone night for a trio of Bruins
December 21, 2018
The Bruins played like they had a point to prove Thursday night. They made quick work of the Anaheim Ducks at TD Garden for their first victory since Oct. 31, 2013 over the squad from Orange County. In the process, David Krejci recorded his 600th NHL point, while David Backes and Torey Krug notched their […]
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Stylin Bruins get in the holiday spirit
The Boston Bruins got in the holiday spirit by way of some festive runway attire ahead of their tilt with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Bruce Cassidy’s squad showed up to TD Garden dressed to the nines and added their own unique touch to their suits. A few players went the subtle route with a […]
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What we learned: Bruins ground Ducks on night of milestones
December 20, 2018
They’re getting hot at the right time. The Bruins are a step closer to having a cleaner bill of health with Patrice Bergeron potentially returning this weekend. Yet, they found ways to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff picture without their top line center. And now they are finding more ways to win. Bruce […]
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Game Day Preview: Bruins vs. Ducks
The Bruins leapfrogged their rivals and regained sole possession of the East’s top wild card spot following a 4-0 thumping of the Canadiens in Montreal on Monday. After a brief two-day reprieve, Bruce Cassidy’s squad will look to build on that momentum as they shift their focus from the Atlantic Division to the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, […]
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Good news all around on the Bruins injury front
December 19, 2018
‘Tis the season to be healthy. For the first time this season, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy had a full complement of players on the ice at the same time. Patrice Bergeron (ribs), Zdeno Chara (knee), Kevan Miller (throat), Jake DeBrusk (head) and Urho Vaakaninen (head) all rejoined their fellow teammates for Wednesday’s practice at […]
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A story on Bruce Cassidy, outdoor rinks and college football
December 18, 2018
The subtle change of season between late fall and early winter brings hope to every young hockey player’s dreams. As the temperatures gradually fall below freezing and the first flakes of snow cover the cold, hard ground, a phenomenon, unseen for a majority of the year, known as the outdoor hockey rink begins to sweep […]
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The trickle down effect of Patrice Bergeron’s return
The thought of breaking up the Bruins’ potent top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak never crossed Bruce Cassidy’s mind before Bergeron’s rib injury in mid-November. Well, things changed a bit during Bergeron’s absence. David Krejci solidified the top line center role during this time — following a rotating door that featured […]
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What We Learned: Bruins crush the Canadiens in Montreal
Following back-to-back losses to the Penguins and Sabres, the Bruins found themselves a point back of the first wild-card spot and in desperate need of a solid performance as they headed up north to take on their Canadian rivals. They got just that. Tim Horton’s famous morning brews couldn’t save the Montreal Canadiens as the […]
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What we learned: Jack Eichel shines in his hometown
December 16, 2018
Jack Eichel was the biggest hometown winner on a busy sports Sunday around Boston. Unfortunately for loyal sports fans around The Hub, the former Boston University standout is donning the Blue and Gold on an improved Buffalo Sabres squad, who stayed ahead of the Bruins in the early Atlantic Division playoff picture. Here is what […]
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No hesitation for Charlie McAvoy since returning
“Zero, which is what we were looking for,” head coach Bruce Cassidy said about Charlie McAvoy’s hesitation level since returning to the Bruins’ lineup. Seeing an engaged McAvoy in his five games back following his first career concussion is certainly an encouraging sign for the injury-plagued Bruins. But the young and talented defenseman had a […]
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