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Bruins Recall Matt Poitras and Michael Callahan From Providence

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

At last, the Boston Bruins are bringing up one of the kids to the big club. After recently announcing the call-up of veteran AHL forward Vinni Lettieri, Bruins brass is now bringing up one of their most promising blue-chip youngsters in Matt Poitras, as announced by the team on Tuesday. Michael Callahan has also been recalled … Keep Reading

Bruins Recall Vinni Lettieri From Providence

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It isn’t Matt Poitras or Fabian Lysell, but the Boston Bruins made a move on Monday morning, announcing the call-up of veteran forward Vinni Lettieri from Providence. Black N’ Gold Productions’ Tom Calautti was first on the news per the AHL transaction wire as Lettieri was seen first on the ice at Warrior Ice Arena ahead … Keep Reading

Bruins Ink Mark Kastelic to Three-Year Extension

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Don Sweeney found a diamond in the rough. Mark Kastelic, an under-the-radar bottom-six power forward, has turned out to be a picture-perfect fit for the 2024-25 Boston Bruins. On Friday afternoon, he was rewarded, signing a three-year contract extension that runs through 2027-28 with an annual cap hit of $1.567 million.

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Bruins Make Changes to Struggling Power Play Units

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Boston Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco didn’t mince words when speaking on the team’s lackluster power play (13.0%), which ranks 30th in the league. Whether it’s the combinations, positioning, or overall sense of urgency on what’s supposed to be two minutes of increased scoring opportunities plaguing both units, Boston’s bench boss acknowledges … Keep Reading

Cooke: Taking a Look at Where the Bruins Stand Entering Holiday Break After 4-1 win vs Washington

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The Boston Bruins are rolling into the holiday break on a high note. Elias Lindholm broke a 1-1 deadlock late in the third to push the Bruins over the Washington Capitals, 4-1, on Monday night. It was the first of three third-period goals for the Bruins, followed by tallies from Charlie Coyle and … Keep Reading

Column: Bruins Dig Deep to Right the Ship on Road Trip

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The Boston Bruins could have simply folded and mailed in the rest of their five-game road trip out West. In fact, it looked like they were going to. An 8-1 beatdown at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets and another uninspiring 5-1 fall to the Seattle Kraken had the Bruins leaking oil not even halfway … Keep Reading

Bruins Enjoying Secondary Scoring Bump Under Joe Sacco

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The Boston Bruins are suddenly showing signs of life. After an obtuse start to the 2024-25 due to a tranquil offense that ultimately resulted in Jim Montgomery’s firing, the B’s are beginning to find their form in the scoring department.

In their last four games, the Bruins have potted 17 goals for an average of … Keep Reading

Three Takeaways From the Boston Bruins 2-1 Loss to the Visiting Pittsburgh Penguins

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It was right there for the taking. Entering Black Friday’s nationally televised clash against the Pittsburgh Penguins, everything was in line for the B’s to score their first goal of the third period at home since their home opener.

The Metropolitan-worst Pittsburgh Penguins, who entered TD Garden with a … Keep Reading

Bruins Roster: Marc McLaughlin Recalled to Boston, Georgii Merkulov Assigned to Providence

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Less than 24 hours removed from the Boston Bruins’ first win in the post-Jim Montgomery era, the B’s were active on the transaction wire Friday morning. After Marc McLaughlin was seen at Warrior Arena skating with the big club, the team announced his promotion. The corresponding move has Georgii Merkulov on his way … Keep Reading

Bruins Skid to Another Ugly Loss in 5-1 Defeat Against Columbus

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Just when you thought it couldn’t get worse, it did. This time, the errors just hit the Bruins in different spots. They didn’t allow eight goals or fail to record a shot on goal in the third period. Instead, they sacrificed two shorthanded goals amid a discombobulated power play (1-for-6) that struggled to … Keep Reading

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