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Providence Bruins Will Play the Springfield Thunderbirds in the 2026 Division Semifinals

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

The Providence Bruins clinched the American Hockey League’s best record in 2026 by recording 110 points. Providence had to wait for its Division Semifinals opponent for the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs to be determined, which would be the Atlantic Division’s lowest remaining seed. Now, Providence has a confirmed opponent.

Providence will be playing the Springfield Thunderbirds … Keep Reading

The Bruins’ Defense Must Improve Their Breakouts Against the Sabres

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Three games into the first round matchup with the Buffalo Sabres, the Boston Bruins have lost two of the games in large part due to defensive zone turnovers. In the Sabres’ two victories, the Buffalo forecheck wreaked havoc in the Bruins’ zone.

Boston has had problems with turnovers this year. And that issue has plagued the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Practice Lines Take Shape Ahead of Game Four; Hagens to Sit This One Out

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

The Boston Bruins hit the ice at Warrior Ice Arena on Saturday morning for a crucial practice session as they prepare for Sunday afternoon’s pivotal Game Four matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. With Buffalo taking a 2-1 series lead after Thursday night’s disappointing 3-1 loss at TD Garden in … Keep Reading

Michael DiPietro Named AHL MVP After League-Leading Season With the Providence Bruins

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By: Gregory Thibeau | Follow me on Twitter\X @OriginalTebow

The Les Cunningham Award has been awarded to Michael DiPietro as the American Hockey League’s most valuable player for the 2025–26 season. The award is voted on by coaches, players, and media across all 32 AHL markets.

DiPietro, 26, becomes the first member of the Providence Bruins to win the league MVP award since Randy Robitaille … Keep Reading

The Boston Fleet Semifinal Slate is Here

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter/X @alexiscaines_

The Professional Women’s Hockey League has announced the Boston Fleet’s first two Walter Cup Playoff games. The final standings will be determined by Saturday’s regular-season finale, but the Fleet will get home ice for the first round.

With only four playoff teams, there are only two rounds of the Walter Cup Playoffs. Each series is best-of-five, … Keep Reading

Quick Note: Lyon Forces Bruins Into Systems-Go Mode Going Forward

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By: Declan Flavin | Follow me on Twitter / X @FlavinDeclan

In Game 3, the Boston Bruins were primarily unenergized from both a player and crowd perspective. Although there was stick-to-itiveness to the team structure, the team’s lack of pace on the forecheck gave a midweek crowd nothing to be consistently loud about.

More imposingly, the new starter in … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need to Improve Their Power Play Before the Buffalo Sabres Figure Theirs Out

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

The playoffs have already been a rollercoaster for the Boston Bruins. Game three saw the Buffalo Sabres take the lead in the season series, claiming the advantage with a 2-1 record. This was a disappointing result on home ice for the Bruins, who had previously seen a renewed surge of energy and improved … Keep Reading

Maine Mariners Begin the 2026 ECHL Playoffs Tonight Against the Adirondack Thunder

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By: Jake Ferraro | Follow me on Twitter/X @18Jxxx18

After concluding the 2025-26 ECHL regular season this past Saturday, the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs have officially arrived for the Maine Mariners. The Mariners finished with the second-best record in the North Division to get home-ice advantage in their best-of-seven North Division Semifinals playoff series against the Adirondack Thunder. Game 1 between the Mariners and Thunder … Keep Reading

An Early Look at the Boston Fleet Postseason Picture

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By: Alexis Caines | Follow me on Twitter/X @alexiscaines_

For the Professional Women’s Hockey League, there’s just one more day remaining in the regular season. From there, it’ll jump right into the playoffs, and with only two rounds, we’ll see Walter raised in no time. It’s time to start taking an early look at the offseason.

The 2026 PWHL Draft Class is filled with talent. … Keep Reading

Bruins Drop Game 3 to Sabres 3-1

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Alex Lyon made 24 saves, and Alex Tuch scored the game-winner as the Buffalo Sabres prevailed over the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 3. For the third straight game, the Black and Gold took an early lead but couldn’t hold it and now trail in the series 2-1.

The story going into game 3 was which … Keep Reading

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