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Bruins Snap Losing Streak With Overtime Win Against Toronto

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The Boston Bruins defeated their division rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-3 in overtime at TD Garden Saturday night. It was a back-and-forth game, with the second period containing the most action.

Jeremy Swayman only faced 23 shots and made 20 saves, but many were high quality. Boston controlled most of the game, but … Keep Reading

Lohrei Proving to be a Key Part of the Bruins Offense

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After a subpar season opener, Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei found himself on the ninth floor of TD Garden for the home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Head coach Jim Montgomery sent him a clear message by scratching the 23-year-old, but he’s since responded. 

Lohrei got back in the lineup in the … Keep Reading

Kastelic Could be an Impact Player for the Bruins

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The Boston Bruins acquired forward Mark Kastelic this summer in the trade that sent Linus Ullmark to the Ottawa Senators. Many people probably thought he was just a throw-in as part of the deal. However, through training camp, preseason, and the first two games, the feisty Kastelic has proven he can make an impact … Keep Reading

Geekie Looks to Improve in Second Season With the Bruins

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Last off-season, the Boston Bruins signed forward Morgan Geekie to a two-year $4 million contract as a restricted free agent. The former Carolina Hurricanes third-round pick did not disappoint, having the best year of his career during the 2023-24 season.

In 76 games, he posted a line of 17-22-39, all of which were … Keep Reading

Ryan Johnston Named Bruins Next Radio Play-By-Play Announcer

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It was announced Friday that longtime 98.5 Sports Hub personality Ryan Johnston will be the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Boston Bruins. Johnston will stay with the Sports Hub and replace Judd Sirott, who will be taking over for Jack Edwards on the NESN TV broadcast. 

The man, often referred to by his initials … Keep Reading

Lindholm and Pastrnak Together Could Pay Huge Dividends for the Bruins 

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Elias Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the most sought-after, unrestricted free agents in the office season, and the Boston Bruins inked him. The Swedish center signed a seven-year contract for $54.25 million and will undoubtedly be the team’s number-one center.

Lindholm brings a lot to the table, including offensive creativity, sound positioning defensively, … Keep Reading

Remembering Jimmy Hayes’s Hat-Trick With the Bruins

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On July 1st, 2015 the Boston Bruins traded Reilly Smith and Marc Savard’s contract to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jimmy Hayes. The former Boston College Eagle returned to where he played college hockey, just a few miles from his hometown of Dorchester.

Tragically, Hayes passed away in the summer of 2021 at the … Keep Reading

Wotherspoon’s Likely Role With the Bruins This Season

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Parker Wotherspoon emerged as a pleasant surprise for the Boston Bruins during the 2023-24 season. The former fourth-round pick had only played 12 games in his NHL career prior to joining the Bruins. He suited up for 41 games last year and played his role very well as a stay-at-home third-pair defenseman. 

His solid … Keep Reading

Peeke Has a Great Opportunity This Season With the Bruins

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The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke at last season’s trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder and Jakub Zboril. After finding himself often scratched in Columbus, Peeke took advantage of a new opportunity after arriving in Boston. 

He regularly found himself in the lineup and earned to stay in … Keep Reading

Sweeney Putting an Emphasis on Size Will Help the Bruins Blue Line

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Boston Bruins GM Don Sweeney made a couple of notable signings in free agency, inking center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov to long-term contracts. The Zadorov signing was for six years and $30 million, proving that Sweeney is emphasizing something particular. 

That would be addressing the physical size of the … Keep Reading

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