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‘Hall Pass’ line providing matchup nightmares for Islanders
June 4, 2021
Don Sweeney entered another trade deadline hoping to accomplish two significant priorities: find a linemate for David Krejci and address the Bruins’ 5v5 scoring struggles. Surely, the sixth-year Bruins GM took a risk acquiring Taylor Hall from Buffalo. After all, the 2010 top overall pick hardly lived up to his 2018 Hart Trophy season, netting […]
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What we learned: Bruins survive and thrive in Game 3 OT win
With a 1-0 lead entering the third period, the Boston Bruins looked primed for a dagger, outshooting the New York Islanders 19-5 midway through that final 20. A pair of timely penalty kills and a Brandon Carlo exit later, the Islanders found their skating legs in the latter half of the final stanza, eventually evening […]
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Bruins’ trust in Jeremy Lauzon remains strong
June 2, 2021
At times, Jeremy Lauzon provided a steady hand on Boston’s back-end during his first few seasons. In other moments, he succumbed to pressure with costly turnovers and unlucky breaks. Lauzon’s outing in Game 2 against the New York Islanders provided a perfect example of his ups and downs. The V-al’Dor, Quebec-born blue-liner, began his night […]
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What we learned: Isles capitalze on Jeremy Lauzon’s overtitme blunder
June 1, 2021
The Boston Bruins struggled with turnovers and lengthy defensive shifts, beginning with the second period of their Game 2 matchup with the New York Islanders. Bruce Cassidy’s squad faced a 3-1 deficit after the middle 20. The Islanders earned a few breaks with friendly bounces on Josh Bailey’s equalizer and Kyle Palmeri’s go-ahead tally 3:08 […]
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DeBrusk’s promotion, Kuhlman’s return highlights Bruins’ lineup changes for Game 2
May 31, 2021
The Boston Bruins are still riding the highs of an emotional Game 1 win over the New York Islanders in front of a packed TD Garden. But they’ll enter Game 2 without one of their potent top-six forwards. Craig Smith exited Saturday’s 5-2 win after sustaining a lower-body injury. On Monday, head coach Bruce Cassidy […]
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Bruins soak in a moment they’ll never forget
May 30, 2021
448 Days. That’s how long the TD Garden without a full or nearly full capacity crowd full of Bruins supporters. The last time they hosted a full house on Causeway St., the Tampa Bay Lightning came to town in a potential playoff preview. Surely, that Bruins-Lightning matchup provided its share of emotions in a late […]
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3 keys to a Bruins series win over the Islanders
May 28, 2021
The Boston Bruins earned some much-needed rest after a heavy five-game series with the Washington Capitals. Their six-day layoff ends Saturday as another heavy matchup awaits against the New York Islanders. Barry Trotz’s club completed their six-game series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. The Islanders stymied a skilled Pens bunch with their aggressive […]
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Penguins or Islanders? Which second round matchup suits best for Bruins
May 26, 2021
After some much-needed rest following a heavy first-round matchup with the Washington Capitals, the Boston Bruins returned to Warrior Ice Arena on Wednesday. Bruce Cassidy’s squad could learn their second-round fate by the end of the night if the New York Islanders knock off the Pittsburgh Penguins. Or they could receive some extended rest if […]
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What we learned: Opportunistic Bruins finish off Caps in Game 5
May 24, 2021
With their season on the line, the desperate Washington Capitals took their best shot against the Boston Bruins. At times, the Bruins entered survival mode against a relentless Capitals attack. They weren’t lacking scoring chances, nor did they encounter issues matching their intensity, but the Bruins wound up on the wrong end of the shots […]
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Jarred Tinordi returns as Bruins look to finish off Caps
May 23, 2021
More than two decades ago, Jarred Tinordi watched his father take the ice for his second run at a Stanley Cup as a member of the Washington Capitals. Donning their flying eagle look of the late ’90s, Mark Tinordi and the Caps ran into the buzzsaw known as the Detroit Red Wings, ultimately falling victim […]
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