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Bruins Earn Shutout Win in Sacco’s First Game as Interim Head Coach

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X / Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins defeated the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 at TD Garden Thursday night. This was the team’s first game under interim head coach Joe Sacco, and the team played solid hockey in the victory. He was asked what the win meant to him following the game. “Pretty good. Obviously, I think that getting … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need to Find Their Identity

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X / Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins are now 11 games into the 2024-25 season and have a disappointing record of 4-6-1. Although there have been flashes of some good things, there have been an overwhelming number of bad details in their game. With many new players on this year’s roster, the team has struggled to find its … Keep Reading

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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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

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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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

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

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