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Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson trending up despite low numbers

March 29, 2019

If you Google “Top Bruins Prospects,” and click on just about every article that has been written in the last year or so, Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson’s name comes up generally within the top-four of a top-10 or top-15 countdown. Among those ranked ahead or around “JFK” are generally now-departed Ryan Donato, the oft-injured Anders Bjork […]

What we learned: Pastrnak, Bruins jump on Rangers

March 28, 2019

It wasn’t the same playoff-like encounter that they had in Tampa two nights prior. But the Boston Bruins rebounded Wednesday night with an impressive outing against the New York Rangers. The Bruins jumped on a rebuilding Rangers squad early and often. David Pastrnak led the offensive onslaught with his five-point night, while Brad Marchand added […]

Patrice Bergeron: the ageless wonder sets new career high

March 26, 2019

Patrice Bergeron has had quite the career as a member of the Boston Bruins. He’s been the face of the franchise since entering the league. He has 1,000 career games under his belt along with four Selke awards, two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada, and, of course, his Stanley Cup ring in 2011. Bergeron is […]

What we learned: Bruins let one slip away in Tampa

TAMPA — The Bruins had a good gameplan for 40 minutes against the Presidents’ Trophy winning Lightning. Secondary scoring, structured puck possession and assertiveness in all three zones all contributed to their 4-2 lead after 40 minutes Monday night at Amalie Arena. The final 20, however, was different. A fatigued Bruins squad — playing with five […]

Bruins slowly getting reinforcements back from injury

March 24, 2019

(Photo credit: Amy O’Brien, Bruins Daily) TAMPA — The only thing left for the Bruins to play for is second place in the Atlantic Division. All is trending upward for the Black and Gold hosting the Maple Leafs in Round 1 in roughly two weeks time. But getting a clean bill of health before that isn’t […]

What we learned: Bruins clinch another playoff berth

March 23, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Bruins’ busy day began with Zdeno Chara inking a one-year contract extension, Karson Kuhlman’s call-up and Sean Kuraly’s injury revelation. It ended with a playoff clincher. Boston got the two points it needed in its 7-3 victory over the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. Here’s what we learned as the Bruins clinched […]

Zdeno Chara’s contract a win for both sides

SUNRISE, Fla. — His reputation draws well-earned respect across the National Hockey League. And he doesn’t need the money to back it up. Zdeno Chara made plenty of dough over the course of his 21-year tenure. He certainly doesn’t need the extravagant dollars now. But the Bruins know that his 6-foot-9 stature still provides a vital […]

Zdeno Chara’s extension highlights busy morning for Bruins

SUNRISE, Fla. — Zdeno Chara may be on the back-9 of his illustrious career. Yet, his two-decade tenure in the National Hockey League isn’t ending anytime soon. The Bruins announced another one-year contract extension for their 6-foot-9 captain on Saturday. The terms include a $2 million base salary plus $1.75 million in performance-based incentives. Chara and […]

What we learned: Structured Bruins inch closer to playoff spot

March 21, 2019

What a difference a week makes. The Bruins traveled back to Boston seven days ago carrying a three-game losing streak — for the first time since early-December — following their 4-3 setback in Winnipeg. Now, they carry another three-game win streak and inched closer toward clinching their third straight postseason appearance following their 5-1 win […]

What we learned: Bruins easily sink Islanders

March 20, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Coming off an impressive 2-1 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on St. Patrick’s Day eve, the Boston Bruins carried that momentum in their first appearance at the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum (now branded as NYCB Live) in four years. Conor McGregor would be proud of the beating that Bruce Cassidy’s side […]