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The Bruins continued to self-inflict entering a do-or-die Game 7
April 29, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins have put themselves into a Game 7 winner take all scenario. Another night of counters on the scoreboard against the Florida Panthers wasn’t enough. Instead, the Bruins had to overcome another performance involving unforced turnovers, defensive blunders, and replay review. Now they return to TD Garden with their tail […]
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The Bruins are embracing the ‘mind of a goldfish’ approach
April 28, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — If anyone confused Linus Ullmark with Ted Lasso following Game 5, well… you weren’t alone. A crowded scrum formed in Ullmark’s stall minutes after the Bruins’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 at TD Garden. The second-year Boston netminder addressed the numerous questions involving his blunder on Matthew […]
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Linus Ullmark’s overtime blunder highlights ongoing Garden lulls
April 27, 2023
The fourth win in a series is always the toughest one. The Florida Panthers proved that theory true with their season on the line Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins. They jumped out to a 1-0 lead after Anthony Duclair capitalized on Tyler Bertuzzi’s head-scratching defensive zone turnover at 8:26 of the opening frame. Jim […]
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How the Bruins have stayed composed against the scrappy Panthers
April 25, 2023
Within the progression of any postseason series comes increased tensions and heightened emotions. The higher the stakes, the harder the hits. Every inch of available open ice becomes more precious during each shift. The post-whistle scrums become more heated. Occasionally, a pair of willing combatants decide to throw down and exchange fists. But there’s a […]
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Patrice Bergeron ‘not anticipating any setbacks’ for potential Game 5 return
In prior postseasons, the Boston Bruins may have struggled to overcome life without Patrice Bergeron. And even their deeper teams of the last decade would’ve endured challenges without both Bergeron and David Krejci had that scenario arise. This year’s Bruins are much deeper. And GM Don Sweeney added even more depth at the trade deadline […]
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Linus Ullmark shines against Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers
April 23, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins will return home with Patrice Bergeron reportedly on the mend for Game 5. With or without Bergeron — and likely without David Krejci — they’ll have a chance to close out their first-round series against the Florida Panthers on Garden ice. The Bruins had to withstand an opening push […]
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How the Bruins filled the leadership void without Bergeron and Krejci
April 22, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — Life without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci is quickly approaching for the Boston Bruins. On Friday, Bruins fans throughout New England and the several thousand who traveled to FLA Live Arena for Game 3 got a glimpse at life without Bergeron and Krejci under meaningful circumstances. Bergeron remains at home to nurse […]
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Bruins withstand Krejci and Bergeron absences in Game 3
April 21, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins knew they’d have their hands full without Patrice Bergeron for the third straight game. Then, a late scratch to David Krejci left them without their top two centers for a pivotal Game 3 against the Florida Panthers. Coming out of the hallway outside the locker room of FLA Live […]
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Patrice Bergeron’s status and the lineup changes ahead of Game 3
SUNRISE, Fla. — The Patrice Bergeron watch may finally have its conclusion. Granted, it will have to wait a few days. That’s because Bergeron didn’t accompany the Boston Bruins to South Florida ahead of Games 3 and 4 against the Panthers. Bergeron skated on his own during Tuesday’s off day and before Wednesday’s morning skate […]
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A look at the Bruins’ possible lineup changes for Game 3
April 20, 2023
Jim Montgomery hinted at possible lineup changes after watching his team lay an egg in Game 2. A night of uncharacteristic costly turnovers at the defensive end — especially in the third period — doomed the Boston Bruins in their sluggish 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. Given the cough-ups and loose defensive coverage, Montgomery […]
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