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A long time coming: Ondrej Kase set to return
May 10, 2021
At times, Ondrej Kase’s return to the Bruins’ lineup felt like Boston’s biggest mystery since discovering Whitey Bulger’s whereabouts. Late last season, general manager Don Sweeney acquired Kase from Anaheim hoping he’d provide scoring depth in the middle of the lineup. But Kase hardly had a chance to make any impression at all during his […]
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What we learned: Third-period collapse jeopardizes home ice
May 8, 2021
The Boston Bruins had the New York Rangers right where they wanted them. David Pastrnak gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead a mere 21 seconds into the final frame with career goal No. 200. At that point, they carried over their good habits in all three zones from the first 40 minutes of play. But […]
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What we learned: Bruins cruise past mentally-drained Rangers
May 6, 2021
The New York Rangers arrived to TD Garden following a chaotic 72 hours full of controversy. Their run-ins with Tom Wilson and the NHL Player Safety Department drew the headlines around hockey circles. In the midst of their public statement expressing disgust toward George Parros, the Rangers parted ways with team President John Davidson and […]
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What we learned: Devils complete comeback, but Bruins gain ground
May 5, 2021
The Boston Bruins encountered a hiccup merely 24 hours after securing another playoff berth. Bruce Cassidy’s squad carried a 2-1 lead into the third period against the New Jersey Devils. But they didn’t have their usual killer instinct going for them in the final 20. Jesper Boqvist and Yegor Sharangovich each netted third-period equalizers on […]
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What we learned: Bruins roll to another playoff berth
May 3, 2021
The Boston Bruins encountered several road bumps during the 2021 campaign. But they smoothed things out on their way to clinching another playoff berth Monday night against the New Jersey Devils. Scott Wedgewood (39 saves) once again stood tall in net against the Bruins. But Bruce Cassidy’s squad kept at it with their relentless pressure […]
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Which Bruins would make good media personalities post-career?
The National Hockey League recently signed separate television deals with ESPN and Turner Sports. The contract begins next season and runs through the end of the 2027-28 campaign. Instead of opting for one majority package as they did with NBC since the 2005-06 season, the NHL gains one extra outlet, adding another layer of exposure […]
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What we learned: Bruins, Smith, ‘trick’ lowly Sabres
May 1, 2021
Through all the ups and downs of their 2021 campaign, the Boston Bruins found themselves in an ideal spot facing the lowly Buffalo Sabres in a handful of tilts for the home stretch. And now Bruce Cassidy’s rejuvenated bunch is on the cusp of another postseason appearance. The Bruins rarely took their foot off the […]
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What we learned: Charlie Coyle ends drought as Bruins stay hot
April 30, 2021
As Bill Belichick pondered over his draft-day decisions, the Boston Bruins made sure to score in all three phases — power play, even strength and on the penalty kill — before the legendary Patriots coach made his selection. The Bruins notched one tally on both ends of the special teams’ spectrum with David Krejci’s power-play […]
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What we learned: Well-rounded Bruins keep Crosby and Pens in check
April 27, 2021
The Boston Bruins used the 200×85 ice surface to their advantage Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boston’s potent top-six lit the lamp thrice turning defense into offense. The struggling bottom-six complimented the top two lines with a healthy dose of energy and physicality in all three zones. It all came together cohesively with highlight-reel […]
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Bruins’ bottom-six stuck in catchup mode as Cassidy benches DeBrusk
Taylor Hall’s arrival from Buffalo brought a much-needed dynamic on the second line with David Krejci and Craig Smith. With that, the Boston Bruins now have an efficient second trio to complement the dynamic top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and a struggling but highly-skilled David Pastrnak. If only the Bruins’ bottom-six didn’t find […]
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