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Bruins sparked by Jake DeBrusk’s surprising birthday return
October 18, 2022
Looking to stay undefeated in the young season, a heavily undermanned Bruins backend faced their toughest test yet against the high-flying offense of the Florida Panthers. But a shorthanded Boston bunch wasted little time taking control in this one. A speedy and assertive Jake DeBrusk returned to the lineup with a bang, scoring just 21 […]
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Depth scoring paces Bruins to 2-0 start
October 16, 2022
The Boston Bruins appeared well on their way to starting 2-0 on the season during Saturday’s home opener against the lowly Coyotes. But a pair of sloppy turnovers eradicated their two-goal cushion and turned what looked like an easy two points into a dogfight against the lowly Coyotes. The Bruins didn’t deviate from their approach […]
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What we learned: Bruins start strong, survive late Capitals surge
October 12, 2022
WASHINGTON — What looked like an early emphatic statement for the 2022-23 Boston Bruins turned into survival mode against the Capitals. Captain Patrice Bergeron scored Boston’s first goal of the season 7:58 in. David Pastrnak and David Krejci dazzled with their cohesive chemistry, producing multi-point outings, including Pastrnak’s late first-period marker. Taylor Hall extended the […]
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Will this year be the Bruins’ last hurrah?
October 11, 2022
Same story, different verse. The Boston Bruins enter another season facing a shrinking contention window. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci re-signed for one year, hoping to lead their team to another deep playoff run. Bergeron showed no signs of declining at age 36. Krejci hasn’t lost a step as he reacclimated to the NHL lifestyle […]
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3 reasons for optimism, concern for 2022-23 Boston Bruins
With many questions surrounding both their present and future, the Boston Bruins will kick off their 99th season Wednesday night against the Washington Capitals. The close of the first century of Bruins hockey quickly approaches, as does the end of an era marked by cornerstone players like Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. With Bergeron and […]
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Projecting the Bruins’ opening night lineup
October 9, 2022
Tuneup season officially came to a close Saturday night. Now the Bruins can look ahead to their opening night matchup against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Yet, Boston’s roster isn’t quite set in stone ahead. The B’s season-opening lineup could look slightly different if Taylor Hall (upper-body) resumes taking contact early this week. Bruins general […]
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Bruins notes: Marc McLaughlin highlights list of camp cuts
October 6, 2022
Marc McLaughlin passed the eye test throughout the preseason. But his quest for a season-opening spot on the fourth line came to a surprising end. Even after displaying solid two-way production during his exhibition slate, the Bruins assigned McLaughlin to Providence as part of their latest round of cuts. Perhaps the numbers game caught up […]
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The Bruins’ roster is starting to shape out entering the final days of camp
October 5, 2022
A lineup change born out of necessity following Taylor Hall’s injury may actually start the season together. With Hall labeled as week-to-week with an upper-body ailment sustained during Saturday’s exhibition against the Flyers, Bruins’ coach Jim Montgomery formed an all-Czech line featuring Pavel Zacha, David Krejci and David Pastrnak. The trio shined in their first […]
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What we learned: A.J. Greer is making his fourth-line case
September 28, 2022
The first cuts are quickly approaching, and the Boston Bruins’ season-opening roster is slowly taking shape. Tuesday’s home preseason opener against the New York Rangers marked the first sight of Anton Stralman in game action after the veteran defenseman arrived on a PTO late last week. Other notable exhibition debuts included Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic, […]
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What we learned: Bruins find standout outings despite lack of finish
September 24, 2022
A handful of Boston Bruins had a chance to make an initial impression during their preseason opener against the Philadelphia Flyers. Indeed, the Bruins had garnered a handful of quality chances against Philadelphia’s goaltending tandem of Felix Sandstrom and Troy Grosenick. But Saturday’s mix of younger prospects and veterans hoping to make a roster spot […]
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