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Grades at the break: Bruins’ defensemen and goaltenders

February 8, 2023

As the bye week continues, the Boston Bruins sit comfortably atop the league standings. With the home stretch approaching, let’s continue to assess the performances across the lineup to date. Part 1 of our mid-year report cards focused on Boston’s forwards. The grading continues in Part 2 with the Bruins’ defensemen and goaltenders. Hampus Lindholm […]

Grades at the break: Bruins forwards

February 6, 2023

As All-Star weekend wraps up and the bye week begins, the Boston Bruins sit comfortably atop the league standings during their well-deserved break. With the home stretch on the horizon, let’s take a moment to assess the performances across the lineup to date, beginning with Boston’s forward core. Check back later for Part 2 for […]

Bruins snap skid with an emphatic response in Toronto ahead of break

February 2, 2023

Back with a bang. The Boston Bruins had hit a rut, seemingly running out of gas following three games in four nights against some of the NHL’s toughest opponents. With a 10-day layoff in sight, a loss against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs would’ve left a sour taste, but seldom affected the Black and Gold’s […]

Bruins welcoming their first stretch of adversity

February 1, 2023

For roughly the last 72 hours, a fraction of the Boston Bruins’ fanbase hit the panic button. Perhaps their first slump of the season justified their takes of the B’s getting a reality check following their first skid of a historic 50-game stretch. Amid the noise from social media and sports radio, the battle-tested Bruins […]

The Slumping Bruins are facing adversity for the first time this year

January 29, 2023

The Boston Bruins are in the midst of their first slump of the season. Fresh off a frantic 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers less than 24 hours prior, Jim Montgomery’s squad traveled to PNC Arena for their third game in four nights. The Bruins struggled from the get-go against the Metro Division-leading Carolina […]

Bruins on first two-game skid following frantic finish in Florida

For the first time this season, the Boston Bruins have lost two games in a row. Boston earned its top-dog status throughout their 2022-23 season. They can attribute much of that success to their ability to close out games in the final 20 minutes. Coming off of an uncharacteristic collapse in the third period against […]

A rare third-period lapse snaps Bruins’ six-game win streak

January 27, 2023

Continuing their quest for NHL history, the Boston Bruins found themselves deadlocked in another playoff-like contest Thursday night in Tampa. Much like Tuesday night in Montreal, the Black and Gold needed to bring their ‘A-game’ against a determined Lightning bunch. On a night of razor-thin margins, the Bruins couldn’t overcome a pair of rare setbacks […]

What we learned: Bruins “fight for every inch” to down Canadiens

January 25, 2023

If there’s one team who has the incentive to provide a roadblock in the Boston Bruins’ quest for NHL history, it’s the Montreal Canadiens. For the first time this season, the two heated Original Six rivals finally renewed acquaintances at the Bell Centre. Despite the 35-point disparity entering Tuesday’s tilt, the injury-ridden Habs gave the […]

What we learned: Bruins D extends goal streak to five straight games

January 23, 2023

The NHL franchise located in San Jose, California, attempted to create a Shark-infested rink akin to the summer scenery at Martha’s Vineyard. On Sunday, an offensively-stingy Boston Bruins defensive core navigated the smooth waters of the TD Garden ice to another stellar outing. A pair of slick markers from Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy during […]

What’s driving the scoring uptick from the Bruins’ D?

January 20, 2023

Over the last four games, the Boston Bruins received significant offensive production from their defensive core. In reality, their recent stretch is a byproduct of their adaptive approach to Jim Montgomery’s system. Yet, the offensive production from Boston’s blue line hit a snag before its recent offensive uptick. The Seattle Kraken did something no other […]