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Zdeno Chara’s career coming full circle

March 19, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — There are few players in history that have truly captivated the NHL as much as Zdeno Chara. At 6-foot-9, 250-pound Chara is a rare physical specimen for any position, especially defenseman. His leadership abilities, bone-crushing hits and borderline psychotic facial expressions during fights are just small parts of what makes Boston’s captain […]

David Pastrnak on the brink of returning

March 18, 2019

David Pastrnak doesn’t have to feel bad about putting his team in a tough spot anymore. The Bruins put together a string of quality victories once Pastrnak slipped and broke his thumb following a team event in February. They extended their point streak from seven straight to 19 and went 12-3-1 without their co-leading goal […]

Bruins embrace the aura of Conor McGregor

March 17, 2019

There’s always a different feeling and aura whenever UFC superstar Conor McGregor enters the spotlight. His mere presence in the Octagon, the promos he cuts on his MMA rivals and his mere presence brings a vibe that very few professional athletes can match. His infectious energy brought the TD Garden crowd to its feet as […]

What we learned: Bruins snap three-game skid in OT win

Was that 19-game point streak just a mirage? Or was their recent three-game skid a fact that the Bruins were due for a couple of stinkers following their impressive two-month run? Some of these answers will come over the last few weeks of the season, but the initial response upon their return home from their […]

Injury-riddled Bruins set for returns in the home stretch

March 16, 2019

They’ve rarely had a fully healthy lineup during their 2018-19 regular season. But the battle-tested Bruins keep marching on no matter who’s in and who isn’t. Yet the Boston Bruins resembled their AHL affiliate in Providence during their recent three-game trip and returned home on Friday with a three-game regulation losing streak for the first […]

Gemel Smith’s career takes an ironic twist

March 15, 2019

Gemel Smith’s professional hockey story is rather unique. The Toronto-born Smith grew up as an avid Detroit Red Wings supporter. His younger brother, Givani, was a huge Boston Bruins fan. Ironically, Givani was taken by the Wings during the second round of the 2016 draft and is currently skating for Detroit’s farm team, the Grand Rapids […]

What we learned: Self inflicted wounds haunt Bruins in Winnipeg

The Boston Bruins resembled their AHL affiliate in Providence heading into Thursday’s tilt with the Winnipeg Jets. Jake DeBrusk (lower body), Marcus Johansson (lung contusion), David Pastrnak (broken thumb), Kevan Miller (upper body), Torey Krug (upper body) and Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) didn’t suit up against the Central Division leaders. That’s three top six forwards […]

What We Learned: Another comeback bid falls short

March 13, 2019

It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. And then it was the worst of times again. The Boston Bruins, fresh off of having their 19-game point streak snapped in Pittsburgh on Sunday, unraveled a bit when they entered Nationwide Arena to take on a desperate Blue Jackets squad. Bruce Cassidy’s […]

19 thoughts following the Bruins’ 19-game point streak

March 12, 2019

It had to end at some point. There’s no shame to admit that. The Bruins still gave themselves a chance to win in Pittsburgh Sunday night despite their sloppy play. But they fell short of another last-minute comeback bid as the Penguins ended Boston’s impressive 19-game point streak with their 4-2 victory. Bruce Cassidy’s squad […]

What We Learned: Penguins snap Bruins’ point streak

March 11, 2019

It takes a tremendous effort to beat the Boston Bruins nowadays. They’ve only lost four times since returning from the All-Star break and hadn’t suffered a regulation loss since Jan. 19. The Pittsburgh Penguins had the perfect recipe to put an end to the Bruins’ hot streak. It was a perfect storm for a Pittsburgh […]