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What we learned: Bruins’ ‘big’ comeback effort falls short in OT
January 30, 2021
The Boston Bruins faced their former 6-foot-9 teammate in Zdeno Chara for the first time on Saturday. They needed a ‘big’ comeback to come away with one point. Bruce Cassidy’s squad found themselves behind 3-0 behind a first period tally by Nicklas Backstrom and second period markers from Trevor van Riemsdyk and Richard Panik. Yet, […]
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Bruins set to face Zdeno Chara’s Caps for the first time
January 29, 2021
Upon the NHL’s schedule release, the Bruins circled Jan. 30 on their calendars. So too did Zdeno Chara. Nearly a month removed from signing with the Washington Capitals, the longtime Bruins captain will welcome his former teammates for the first of eight meetings. Chara’s departure wasn’t necessarily bitter. The Bruins chose to go in a […]
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What we learned: Bruins win one for AJ Quetta, sweep Penguins
January 28, 2021
Without one of the leading goal scorers in the league a year ago and Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug departing for new homes, the Boston Bruins entered their first seven games, hoping to tread water. Or so we thought. On a night where they honored Bishop Feehan’s AJ Quetta following his unfortunate collision a couple […]
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What we learned: With help and execution, Bruins down Penguins in OT
January 26, 2021
In the end, Tuesday’s Bruins-Penguins tilt came down to execution. The Penguins stormed back in the third to even things up behind a Jason Zucker tally — shortly after their final power play attempt expired — and Kasperi Kapanen’s equalizer with 3:16 left in regulation. The Bruins made their effort worthwhile in overtime, but not […]
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Pain-free David Pastrnak inching closer to lineup return
January 25, 2021
David Pastrnak encountered a handful of injuries during his first six seasons in Boston. The last time he missed significant action was in 2018-19, where a thumb injury following a team event forced him to the sidelines for over a month. Pastrnak remained healthy during the regular season, where he netted a career-high 48 goals […]
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What we learned: Bruins fly past Philly
January 23, 2021
The Boston Bruins posted a character win over the Philadelphia Flyers during their home opener Thursday night. On Saturday, Bruce Cassidy’s squad flat out dominated a Broad St. Bullies bunch playing their fourth game in six days. A new look third line of Trent Frederic, Craig Smith and Charlie Coyle provided an initial spark for […]
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What we learned: Snowball effect propels Bruins past Flyers
January 21, 2021
The Boston Bruins appeared to be heading toward another frustrating offensive night through two periods against the Philadelphia Flyers. Not only did they find themselves behind 2-0, but they entered the third period without a 5V5 goal through 220 minutes of play. Bruce Cassidy told his team they were too easy to play against offensively […]
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Bruins prep to play in front of empty TD Garden
January 20, 2021
For nearly a year, the Boston Bruins acclimated themselves to the daily grind caused by the COVID-19 pandemic off the ice. On the frozen sheet, they adjusted to playing in front of empty crowds beginning in August inside the Toronto playoff bubble. Several months elapsed before the Bruins returned to meaningful hockey last week for […]
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What we learned: Bruins keeping the faith amidst even-strength issues
January 18, 2021
After sleepwalking themselves to a point in Newark on Saturday, the Boston Bruins had a better pep in their step in against the New York Islanders. Yet, their offensive struggles continued. The Bruins failed to solve another trap-happy team in Long Island. Their lack of finish came back to haunt them late in the third […]
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What we learned: Un-Even Bruins drop OT decision to Devils
January 16, 2021
Through two games, the Boston Bruins nabbed three of a possible four points. Yet, against the New Jersey Devils, a consensus pick among pundits to finish last in the East Division, the initial results provided a bit of a head-scratcher. A shorthanded tally by Patrice Bergeron — his first as the Boston captain — and […]
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