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What we learned: A day of firsts for Bruins
November 11, 2016
There’s always a first for everything. For Matt Beleskey and Torey Krug, those firsts happened to be goals in 2016-17. They got those in a four-goal first period outburst of the Bruins’ 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets Thursday night at TD Garden. With head coach Claude Julien looking for improvement from his secondary scoring options, […]
Read More »Troops to be honored, thanked on Military Appreciation Night
November 10, 2016
BRIGHTON — Two weeks from today, many Americans will gather around the Thanksgiving table to count their blessings and be thankful for some of the finer things in life. Thanksgiving is not the only time to give their thanks for being with families in a safe environment. As Veteran’s Day approaches in less than 24 […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets
Their record during this difficult five-game in seven-day stretch is 1-1. Their efforts in the first two games are an indication that they’re better than .500 the last two games. In other words, the Boston Bruins have something to build on entering their third game this week. Tonight they welcome a Columbus Blue Jackets squad […]
Read More »What we learned: Bruins’ best effort not enough
November 9, 2016
Finishing off their first of two back-to-back slates this week, one could say last night’s loss to the Canadiens was the Bruins’ best effort of the season. The Bruins were by far the better team Tuesday night and at times, completely dominated their rivals to the north. If not for the play of Carey Price […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Bruins at Canadiens
November 8, 2016
After a complete effort in last night’s 4-0 win over the Sabres, the Bruins got the start that they needed to start their hectic five-game in seven-day stretch. From Tuukka Rask again standing tall to pass Tim Thomas for third on the team’s all-time shutout list (32) to the contributions from the power play and secondary […]
Read More »Bruins finally find secondary scoring in win over Buffalo
The Bruins have faced many problems which have led to a lackluster start almost a month into the 2016-17 season. From defensive issues to their backup goaltending to their lack of a power play, the Bruins have a long way to go in order to right the ship. Another one of those issues surrounding the […]
Read More »What we learned: Bruins get rare second period outburst
OK, heard enough about the Boston Bruins missing the playoffs each of the past two seasons by one point? No. Ok, want one team to single out both seasons as a good reason why? Or one game each year as a specific reminder why two points were squandered? Here’s your asterisk to keep it fresh […]
Read More »Bruins get power play clicking against Sabres
November 7, 2016
It couldn’t have gotten any worse for the Bruins power play after giving up two shorthanded goals against the Rangers, could it? Well, it didn’t on Monday night against the Sabres. It was quite the polar opposite. Instead of costing the Bruins, the power play was a remedy of success in their first of a […]
Read More »With busy week, Bruins tout balance, rest and consistency
BRIGHTON — Condensed scheduling is something that every team in the National Hockey League has to deal with. Usually, an event triggers the NHL to cram a slate of games into a team’s calendar and in this instance, the World Cup of Hockey did the league no favors. It just so happens that the Boston Bruins are […]
Read More »Game Day Preview: Sabres at Bruins
Two of the main priorities that face the Boston Bruins entering the busy stretch of games this week; improving on the power play and establishing better results at TD Garden. Those priorities will be front and center tonight as the Bruins, fresh off a 5-2 loss to the Rangers in a game where they allowed two […]
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