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David Pastrnak ends drought as secondary scoring uptick continues
January 5, 2022
A favorable schedule awaited the Boston Bruins coming out of their COVID-19 pause. Even with other significant questions surrounding them, they took care of business against the Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils. Boston’s three victories in four days capped off by Tuesday’s 5-3 triumph over New Jersey presented a few obstacles. […]
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What we learned: Secondary scoring comes alive in Bruins’ rout of Red Wings
January 2, 2022
So far, so good for the Boston Bruins in 2022. A day following their come-from-behind victory against the Sabres, the Bruins ran the Detroit Red Wings out of their own building on Sunday with a 5-1 win. Detroit scored the game’s first goal with a Tyler Bertuzzi strike midway through the first period, but Boston […]
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What we learned: Bruins kick-off 2022 with comeback win over Sabres
January 1, 2022
Even after a 16-day layover, the Boston Bruins managed to channel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. With a new-look lineup, Bruce Cassidy’s squad dominated the puck possession and the shot column metrics only to find themselves trailing the lowly Buffalo Sabres 3-1 after 40 minutes of play. The Sabres took advantage of their opportunities through […]
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4 Bruins storylines to watch following latest COVID-19 pause
December 30, 2021
The Boston Bruins last played with 17 players nearly two weeks ago in a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders. Barring another significant COVID-19 outbreak, they’ll finally resume their 2021-22 campaign Saturday when they host the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Even with the highest vaccine rates among the four major North American professional […]
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What we learned: shorthanded Bruins need a breather
December 17, 2021
ELMONT, N.Y. — Once again, the Boston Bruins hardly faced ideal circumstances heading into their UBS Arena debut against the New York Islanders. Already without Brad Marchand and Craig Smith following Tuesday’s 4-1 setback at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Bruins hardly trotted out an NHL-worthy lineup against a struggling Islanders bunch. […]
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What we learned: Bruins lay an egg against Vegas
December 15, 2021
Just when their forecast cleared up, the Boston Bruins encountered another rough stretch over the last 48 hours. As Bruce Cassidy returned behind the bench, the Bruins saw a pair of top-six wingers in Brad Marchand and Craig Smith enter COVID-19 protocol a mere three days removed from their 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames […]
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“It’s Bergy, and you have to stick up for him.”
December 13, 2021
The Boston Bruins embarked on their best stretch of the season amid turbulent times. Yet, even they encountered a few hiccups along the way of their recent 4-1-2 run. One area, in particular, provided some concern involving Patrice Bergeron. Several opponents took notice of Boston’s roster turnover during the last few seasons. Because of that […]
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Bruins extinguish Flames to cap off Western Canada trip
December 12, 2021
At one point Saturday night, the Calgary Flames held a 2:1 margin in shots on goal against the Boston Bruins. Yet, the oddities of hockey benefitted the Bruins in the finale of their three-game Western Canadian trip. Charlie McAvoy gave the Bruins a 3-0 second-period cushion on just their 11th shot on net. At that […]
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What we learned: Bruins earn a gutsy win in Edmonton
December 10, 2021
Things nearly unraveled for the Boston Bruins…again. Fresh off an uninspiring shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks 24 hours prior, the Bruins looked prime for another letdown after relinquishing a 2-0 lead against the highly-skilled Edmonton Oilers. The Bruins nearly encountered a case of deja vu against the same Oilers bunch who struck thrice in […]
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Bruins’ frustrations continue in Vancouver
December 9, 2021
The Boston Bruins went through the motions against the Vancouver Canucks. Arriving in Western Canada late Tuesday, a fatigued and flu-ridden Bruins bunch managed to salvage a point against a lowly Canucks squad embarking on their second game of the Bruce Boudreau era. But Boston’s effort Wednesday night wasn’t worthy of two points. A stout […]
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