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Tuukka Rask unlikely to return vs. Preds
January 12, 2017
The last player the Bruins could afford to lose is putting loyal Boston hockey supporters on edge, at least for the time being. Making his third start of the four-game road trip in Nashville on Thursday night, Tuukka Rask went down in complete pain after taking a Roman Josi shot beneath his goalie mask, right […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Bruins at Predators
Fresh off an impressive 5-3 win in St. Louis and a 2-0-1 mark in their first three games of their road swing, the Bruins look to end their four-game trip with one or two more important points. Their final stop comes tonight in Nashville against a Predators team that’s also had their share of ups […]
Read More »What we learned: Bruins prevail in Backes’ homecoming
January 11, 2017
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 knew it would be an emotional return and it certainly was. A first period montage […]
Read More »Indeed, an emotional return for David Backes
David Backes had this date circled on the calendar for awhile. After days of anticipation, the former Blues captain returned to the place he called home for his first 10 years in the National Hockey League. More than six months removed from signing a five-year deal with the Bruins, Backes returned to the Scottrade Center […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Bruins at Blues
January 10, 2017
Following their sloppy effort in Carolina two nights ago where they somehow managed to come away with a point, the Bruins enter the third game of their four-game road trip with a few adjustments to the lineup. Two nights following the 4-3 overtime loss in Raleigh, Claude Julien is moving a few bodies around on […]
Read More »Rask, Marchand, earn first All Star nominations
In two weeks, the NHL’s brightest stars will take center stage in Los Angeles for All-Star weekend. On Tuesday, the league announced the rosters for the annual event. For the first time in their respective careers, Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask were named to the All Star team. The two veterans will represent the Bruins and the […]
Read More »What we learned: Bruins somehow get a point in Raleigh
January 8, 2017
It hasn’t been often where the Bruins’ sloppy efforts turned into something positive over the last few years, but they managed to do just that on Sunday. Playing their second game of a back to back – less than 24 hours after one of their better efforts from start to finish of 2016-17 in South […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Bruins at Hurricanes
Last night in South Florida, Bruins fans witnessed a refreshing scene. A solid, all-around 60-minute effort that resulted in a 4-0 win over the Panthers to kick off their four-game road trip. With points at a premium and every team in the Atlantic Division having at least one game in hand, the Bruins look to […]
Read More »What we learned: Bruins have their way with Panthers, again
January 7, 2017
SUNRISE, Fla – Pick the team the Bruins have had the most success with this season and it’s the Florida Panthers. Three prior meetings against Jaromir Jagr and company resulted in three wins for Claude Julien’s bunch. “One of those teams we’ve played well enough to find ways to win games,” Julien said Saturday morning. “It’s […]
Read More »Bruins hit the road as Panthers – and South Florida – rebound
SUNRISE, Fla. – Against the backdrop of Friday’s tragic events at nearby Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Black and Gold will play their first game of a back-to-back on the road – as part of their four-game trip – Saturday night at the BB&T Center. Just eight hours after Friday’s lockdown at FLL that included […]
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