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May 1, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

The Boston Bruins will have a hard choice when it comes to protecting some of their players for the upcoming expansion draft. Hopefully, the B’s will have the good sense to keep defenceman Colin Miller.

By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

The NHL playoffs are currently going through their second round. (Sadly, the Boston Bruins are out due to falling the Ottawa Senators in six games.) At the end of the … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Survive Game 5, Head Back To TD Garden on Sunday

April 22, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

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By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

The Boston Bruins have not gotten a fair shake from the referees this playoff series. Still, the Black and Gold have found ways to stay alive against the Ottawa Senators.

The Boston Bruins had to play five periods of hockey in order to keep their playoff hopes alive on Friday night. Through determination and grit (and in spite of the refs who were either motivated … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Hope For A Repeat Performance From Charlie McAvoy

April 15, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

(Photo Credit Above: NHL .com )

By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Boston Bruins defenceman Charlie McAvoy had a strong debut for the Black and Gold. Hopefully, this wasn’t a fluke but a sign of good things to come for the young blueliner.

This @SASsoftware Stat of the Week highlights Charlie McAvoy, who played his first NHL game Wednesday in Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/X6vy1NMmTm

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 14, 2017

The Boston … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins: One Down, Fifteen To Go

April 13, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

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By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Even without putting up a single shot on goal in the second period, the Boston Bruins found their identity late in the game. Their 2-1 win gave them an early advantage on a team that has had their number this year.

The Boston Bruins weren’t supposed to win on Wednesday. They were missing several important pieces to their puzzle. Defencemen Torey Krug and Brandon Carlo … Keep Reading

Bruins Torey Krug Could Miss The Playoffs

April 7, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

lee_bosmontreal2_spts By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Boston Bruins defenceman Torey Krug left the Bruins-Senators game after just a few shifts in the first period. Later that evening, he was seen hobbling out of the TD Garden on crutches with an enormous leg brace on. While the Bruins have ruled him out for the season finale against the Washington Capitals, he may be out for longer than that.

Once again, the Bruins … Keep Reading

Brad Marchand Suspended Two Games For Spear of Jake Dotchin

April 6, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

By Andrew Thompson Twitter: @godwentwhoops

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand was suspended for two games for his hit on Tampa blueliner Jake Dotchin. The suspension means the Bruins will be without their top scorer for the remainder of the regular season.

Marchand was considered a repeat offender under the terms of the most recent CBA. The two game suspension will cost the Halifax, Nova Scotia native $109,756.10. (Making it one … Keep Reading

Brad Marchand Likely To Be Suspended For Cheap Shot In Tuesday’s Bruins-Lightning Game

April 5, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

(Above Photo Credit: SiriusXM Canada)

By Andrew Thompson Follow Me On Twitter @Godwentwhoops

While there is plenty to love about Boston’s ‘Little Ball of Hate’ Bruins forward Brad Marchand put the team and the playoffs at risk with his spearing of Lightning defenceman Jake Dotchin.

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been one of the best players for the Black and Gold this season. He leads the team with 39 … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Clinch First Playoff Spot In Three Years

April 5, 2017 / Andrew Thompson / 0 Comments

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The Boston Bruins knew that it was going to be an important game for them. If they were going to abolish the demons of the past, they’d have to have a commanding performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Black and Gold delivered that with a complete 60-minute performance. With a 4-0 victory, the Bruins are guaranteed a spot in the postseason.… Keep Reading