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Matthew Poitras ‘won’t shy away’ after junior stint and return from injury.
January 17, 2024
Through the first half of his rookie season, Matthew Poitras encountered the usual ebbs and flows while getting his feet wet at the NHL level. Yet, the 19-year-old centerman embarked on an unusual path over the past few weeks. Poitras earned his stripes with the Bruins following a standout performance at training camp, earning a […]
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Takeaways: Jeremy Swayman, Bruins, avoid road trip hangover
January 15, 2024
A home afternoon contest following a four-game road trip that spanned three different time zones often lends itself to disappointment. The Boston Bruins bucked that trend on Monday, handling the New Jersey Devils to earn a 3-0 victory following their Western Conference swing. In his third consecutive start, Jeremy Swayman pitched a 31-save shutout, his […]
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What to make of Jeremy Swayman’s recent postgame comments
January 14, 2024
Through his first four seasons in Boston, Jeremy Swayman solidified his spot as a fan favorite among Bruins fans. Whether he’s keeping his team afloat under duress or engaging in his trademark postgame victory hug with Linus Ullmark, Swayman displayed a unique upbeat and even-keel approach. That philosophy also translates to his interviews with the […]
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Bruins-Blues takeaways: overtime finally goes Boston’s way
For all the concerns the Boston Bruins encountered earlier in the week, Saturday marked a chance to end their four-game road trip with a net positive. Unlike their previous three outings in Colorado, Arizona and Las Vegas, the Bruins got off to a relatively decent start against the Blues. They still needed some luck — […]
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Takeaways: More ill-timed penalties and little support for Jeremy Swayman
January 12, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Jim Montgomery provided the most promising news possible with the injury updates to Matthew Poitras, Brandon Carlo and Linus Ullmark. The aforementioned trio remain on the Bruins’ road trip. All three are day-to-day, with Ullmark nursing a lower-body injury as Carlo (placed on injured reserve Thursday), and Poitras continue to heal from […]
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Takeaways: Bruins succumb to more ill-timed injuries in latest OT loss
January 10, 2024
TEMPE, Ariz. — For the second straight night, the Boston Bruins encountered a shorthanded stretch in the third period. And for the second straight night, the Bruins forced overtime after overcoming a third-period deficit. But once again, they fell one point short. Nearly 24 hours removed from losing Brandon Carlo in the second period of […]
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Bruins persevere for hard-earned point as Brad Marchand acheives milestone
January 9, 2024
DENVER — A litmus test awaited the Boston Bruins as they approach the midway point of their centennial season. Their first of those challenges came Monday night against the high-octane Colorado Avalanche. The Bruins hardly had their A-Game going, yet persevered to a hard-earned point to kick off their four-game road trip. Jim Montgomery’s squad […]
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How Danton Heinen continues to thrive in Boston reunion with Jim Montgomery
January 8, 2024
DENVER — Danton Heinen’s relationship with Jim Montgomery dates back to his two-year college stint. With his scoring touch and two-way skillset, Heinen solidified a spot as one of the more prolific offensive weapons on a well-rounded University of Denver roster. Along the way, Montgomery provided a few helpful tips to Heinen, particularly as the […]
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Bruins-Penguins takeaways: Ice mismanagement results in latest slip-up
January 5, 2024
The goals came in bunches on Causeway St. Thursday night. But the Boston Bruins played right into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ hands, embarking on a track meet during their first meeting of the season. The defensive structure that the Bruins established during their four-game win streak went haywire. Between that and Jeremy Swayman being prone to […]
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3 developments that sparked the Bruins’ recent turnaround
January 4, 2024
The short three-day layoff during the Christmas break provided a needed breather for the Boston Bruins. Indeed, the Bruins entered the holidays as a hobbled bunch after dropping four straight games. The defensive breakdowns, blown third-period leads, and scoring struggles all compiled into one of Boston’s worst slumps over the past two seasons. Over the […]
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