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Bruins earn a point amid another encounter with adversity
December 5, 2021
The Boston Bruins’ chaotic week continued heading into Saturday’s matchup with the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Granted, the Lightning didn’t have former Hart Trophy winner Nikita Kucherov. Nor did they have the uber-skilled Brayden Point. The Bruins, however, had a laundry list of players out, including their top left-winger in Brad Marchand (suspension) […]
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What we learned: Bruins ‘sway’ to a needed win
December 3, 2021
The Boston Bruins can ‘sway’ a little easier now. Following a tumultuous turn of events before Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the Joe Sacco-led Bruins traveled to Nashville against the Predators in their second game without Brad Marchand. Given the circumstances, a trip to the Music City provided some much-needed relief. Ironically […]
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What we learned: Bruins fall to Red Wings amid turmoil
December 1, 2021
Even against a rebuilding Detroit Red Wings squad, the Boston Bruins faced an uphill battle Tuesday night. To recap the events leading up to their last November tilt: the league handed Brad Marchand a three-game suspension for slew-footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Bruce Cassidy entered COVID-19 protocol, Jake DeBrusk requested a trade, and the Providence Bruins postponed […]
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How the Bruins are approaching a tumultuous period
November 30, 2021
There was no shortage of chaos surrounding the Boston Bruins over the last 24 hours. And just think, Tuukka Rask’s impending return is the least of their concerns. Indeed, the social media chatter and sports radio calls regarding the Bruins reached peaked levels. Monday’s news cycle included Rask resuming his on-ice rehab; the NHL Player […]
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Another Tuukka Rask conundrum awaits
The Boston Bruins knew a decision on Tuukka Rask’s future would eventually come. Rask and the Bruins still have time to negotiate a new short-term deal. Yet, Rask’s rehab from off-season hip surgery is apparently ahead of schedule. Bruce Cassidy echoed that sentiment as Rask resumed his on-ice routine — sharing time with Jeremy Swayman […]
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Brad Marchand suspended three games for slew footing Oliver Ekman-Larsson
November 29, 2021
Brad Marchand avoided supplemental discipline for a little over three seasons. That run came to an end on Monday. Before taking over Sunday’s matchup against the Vancouver Canucks with his third-period tying marker and go-ahead assist, Boston’s veteran left-winger committed a slew foot on defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson a mere 68 seconds into the contest. The […]
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Brad Marchand and Linus Ullmark shine in third period comeback
Sometimes, a little bit of chaos can lead to good things. The Boston Bruins entered the third period of Sunday’s tilt with the lowly Vancouver Canucks facing a 2-1 deficit. Amidst Linus Ullmark’s struggles and a flat opening 40 minutes, Bruce Cassidy’s squad persevered. Hart Trophy candidate Brad Marchand carried the Bruins on his back […]
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The Bruins’ struggles against top teams continue
November 26, 2021
The Boston Bruins only have one marquee win on their resume thus far: a 3-2 shootout triumph over the league-leading Florida Panthers on Oct. 30. Bruce Cassidy’s squad took care of business against the team’s beneath them in the standings. Wednesday’s dominant 5-1 victory in Buffalo improved the B’s to 9-1-0 against teams outside of […]
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Charlie McAvoy potentially avoids scare as Bruins cruise past Sabres
November 24, 2021
The Boston Bruins cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thanksgiving Eve. More importantly, they potentially avoided a significant scare. Carrying a comfortable 4-1 lead into the third period, Charlie McAvoy found himself on the receiving end of a late hit from behind via Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons. Boston’s trainers attended to […]
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Why Bruce Cassidy is switching up his defensive pairings
November 23, 2021
The first quarter of any given season often provides coaches unique opportunities with their lineup structures. And surely, Bruce Cassidy used his philosophy for his defensive pairings and forward trios outside of the top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak. Two days removed from an ugly 4-0 loss to the red-hot Calgary […]
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