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What do the Bruins need to do to become playoff-ready?
March 26, 2024
SUNRISE, Fla. — As a whole, the Boston Bruins haven’t come close to meeting the moment lately. During their challenging year-end slate, Jim Montgomery’s bunch failed to match the desperation of the teams fighting for playoff positioning. That trend reared its ugly head on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Bruins clawed their way […]
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Takeaways: Another slow start and third-period lapse haunt the Bruins.
March 23, 2024
Just two days ago, head coach Jim Montgomery called out the Boston Bruins as they struggled to handle pucks against the heavy-checking New York Rangers. On Saturday, the Bruins looked to take Montgomery’s criticisms into something productive against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Bruins couldn’t quite match the desperation of John Tortorella’s squad en route to […]
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Takeaways: Bruins succumb to lapses and ineffective checking
March 22, 2024
The Boston Bruins established a foundation in the opening 20. They had a chance to prove they can handle their own against a well-rounded New York Rangers bunch. Instead, Jim Montgomery’s squad self-inflicted against the top team in the Metropolitan Division. Amid a sea of chaos in front of Quick, assertive Jake DeBrusk pounced on […]
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Justin Brazeau emerging into pivotal roles during the Bruins’ home stretch
March 20, 2024
Every player’s journey to the NHL becomes unique in and of itself. Few took the unorthodox route to the big leagues like Justin Brazeau. Brazeau hardly received notoriety, even after tallying an eye-opening 113 points in 68 games during his final season with North Bay of the OHL in 2018-19. With very few suitors lining […]
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Takeaways: Bruins ‘pelt’ Senators behind David Pastrnak’s latest hat trick
A 6-2 victory against one of the league’s bottom feeders might appear routine on paper. But the Boston Bruins still encountered a handful of obstacles before securing another two points. Following David Pastrnak’s first two tallies, the Bruins saw their 2-0 lead from the opening frame cut to one… twice. A Shane Pinto one-timer on […]
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Takeaways: The Bruins’ closeout process continues
March 17, 2024
As they attempt to round into playoff form, the Boston Bruins know they’ll receive every team’s best during the final few weeks. On Saturday, the Bruins nearly had the Philadelphia Flyers on the ropes after seemingly taking their best shots in the first 40 minutes. Jim Montgomery’s squad pushed back both on the scoreboard and […]
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Takeaways: Bruins overcome sloppy outing to down Habs in OT
March 15, 2024
The Boston Bruins hardly established a clean performance in their final tilt of their centennial season with the Montreal Canadiens. A few days removed from a sloppy outing against St. Louis, Jim Montgomery’s squad sustained a torrid pace in the opening minutes, outshooting the Habs 8-1 and jumping out to a 1-0 lead after Danton […]
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Bruins notes: Johnny Beecher returns, Andrew Peeke set for Boston debut
March 13, 2024
One Bruin hopes to re-establish his footing upon an emergency recall. Another aims to return to form upon debuting with his new team. Jim Montgomery will have at least one reinforcement during Boston’s final matchup of the 2023-24 season with the rival Canadiens in Montreal: Andrew Peeke. But even a potential last-minute decision involving James […]
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Takeaways: Bruins’ struggles against current non-playoff teams continue
March 11, 2024
Just one week ago, the Boston Bruins embarked on an emotional roller coaster. Jim Montgomery’s squad entered that four-day-in-six-day stretch as a battered bunch. They came into Toronto last Monday fresh off a lifeless showing on Long Island two nights prior. The trade deadline loomed for a team still lingering from a February swoon. Linus […]
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Bruins trade deadline additions arrive on different paths
March 10, 2024
What they lack in splash, the Boston Bruins hope Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke can add some needed energy and muscle along the net front in their respective roles. Amid another round of backlash directed at Don Sweeney following marginal improvements, Boston’s trade deadline acquisitions remain eager to impress. “I’m excited,” Jim Montgomery said of […]
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