Search Results

Game Day Preview: Bruins vs. Penguins

November 23, 2018

The trying times continue for the Boston Bruins as they match up with Sidney Crosby and company. Yet the injury-plagued B’s sit six points ahead over a disappointing Penguins squad entering their Black Friday tilt. The Bruins will have another body back on the blue-line, however, as John Moore (lower body) returns following a three-game absence. Bruce […]

What we learned: Bruins settle for silver linings in Detroit

November 22, 2018

“Hold on and hope for the best.” That statement from NESN analyst Billy Jaffe following the Bruins’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings resembles the state of the franchise over the next four weeks without Patrice Bergeron (ribs) and Zdeno Chara (left knee). There is some good to take out of this. The Bruins […]

The hits keep on coming for injury-plagued Bruins

November 20, 2018

The injury-plagued Boston Bruins had two things to hang their hat on in Arizona Saturday night. The first was their 2-1 victory over the Coyotes. The second was avoiding the injury bug — despite Steven Kampfer going down the tunnel in the first period — albeit briefly. The Bruins should get some help on the back […]

What We Learned: Bruins makeshift a win against Coyotes

November 18, 2018

No Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Charlie McAvoy, John Moore, Kevan Miller, Urho Vaakanainen or Brandon Carlo? No problem. On a night where Arizona sported its vintage throwback uniforms and the Bruins were barely able to glue together a respectable lineup, Boston did just enough to get past the Coyotes. Here is what we learned from […]

Report: Zdeno Chara out 4-6 weeks with left knee injury

November 17, 2018

The Boston Bruins knew they’d be missing Zdeno Chara for a little while following his left knee injury sustained in a hit with former teammate Carl Soderberg Wednesday night in Colorado. Now they know the timetable. Mere hours after the Bruins’ first game without their captain in Dallas, The Athletic’s Fluto Shinzawa reported that the 6-foot-9 […]

What we learned: Bruins earn a gutsy point in Dallas

Bruce Cassidy knew that his team had a tall order Friday night against the Stars. Leaving Dallas with one point is a victory in and of itself. The Bruins entered Game No. 19 of the 2018-19 season with a hampered defense. Injuries to Zdeno Chara, Charlie McAvoy, Kevan Miller and Urho Vaakanainen forced Cassidy to […]

A trying time for the Bruins blueline

November 16, 2018

They’re beyond next man up. The Boston Bruins knew they had some work cut out for them on this four-game road trip with several injuries to their blue-line. Charlie McAvoy (concussion), Brandon Carlo (upper-body) and Urho Vaakanainen (concussion) all stayed in Boston as the team departed for Denver Tuesday, while Kevan Miller, who is still […]

What we learned: Zdeno Chara’s injury a big concern following loss to Avs

November 15, 2018

The 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche hurt, but the Boston Bruins had a bigger setback Wednesday night — both figuratively and literally. Here is what we learned as the Black and Gold saw a two-goal lead evaporate into a three-goal loss in the Mile High City. Bruins blue-line takes another BIG hit Could be […]

Bruins hit the road looking to build off recent momentum

November 14, 2018

Following a pair of impressive wins over the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights, the Boston Bruins (10-5-2) hit their next road trip with a good amount of confidence. This slate of games against Colorado, Dallas and Arizona is a good test for the Black and Gold team looking for consistency away from TD Garden. They […]

Tuukka Rask’s return highlights newsworthy practice

November 13, 2018

“Tuukka Rask is back, so the Bruins’ season is over.” — This is what some Rask detractors likely thought when the veteran goalie returned to practice on Tuesday after attending to a family matter during the weekend. Sure, Rask’s early season troubles — along with the secondary scoring issues — are one of the few […]