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Looking back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: February 27th, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me @PlaydonJeff

Bruins look to make it 5 Straight Wins

As Boston continued their road trip in Canada, they looked to extend their win streak to five games as they visited the struggling Edmonton Oilers at the Rexall Place. Coming into this game, Boston had won four straight while Edmonton looked to bounce back from a 5-0 embarrassing loss to the St. … Keep Reading

Looking Back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: February 26th, 2011

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February 26th, 2011 the Boston Bruins would look to continue their winning streak on the road when they visited the best team in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks. At this point in the season, it looked like Vancouver would be coming out of the West, while with the East, no one really knew yet. Boston wanted … Keep Reading

Looking Back at the 2011 Boston Bruins: February 22nd, 2011

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After visiting the Ottawa Senators and beating them 4-2, Boston continued their winning streak while on their road trip when they visited the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Place. Boston, who was riding a two-game win streak and had a record of 33-19-7, looked to make it a 3-game win streak against Calgary. The red-hot … Keep Reading

Looking Back at the 2011 Boston Bruins 10 years later: February 17th, 2011

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February 17th, 2011, the Boston Bruins visited the New York Islanders in the Nassau Stadium and looked to rebound from a loss taken by the Toronto Maple Leafs. In a game that saw Mikhail Grabovski score with just over a minute left, the Bruins were scratching their heads. The Bruins came into this game 31-19-7, still sitting around … Keep Reading

Looking Back at the 2011 Boston Bruins 10 Years Later: February 15th, 2011

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Ten years ago, Boston was treated to witnessing the Boston Bruins win their 6th Stanley Cup. A Stanley Cup that broke a 39-year cold spell for Boston and uplifted the spirits of all Bruins fans. Today we look back on February 15th, 2011. A game that took place in Boston against divisional rival Toronto Maple Leafs.  … Keep Reading

Connor Clifton’s Versatility Giving Boston an Edge

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So far in the season, the Bruins have been riddled with injuries. One of those injuries includes defenseman Matt Grzelyck who was injured on January 18th, 2021, against the New York Islanders. Due to Grzelyck being sidelined, defenseman Connor Clifton has had to fill in, and he’s done a phenomenal job. While Clifton’s stats don’t look impressive on paper, it’s the little things he’s been doing, and it’s … Keep Reading

Could the Bruins face the Canadiens in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final?

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me @PlaydonJeff

Two of NHL’s most storied franchises and NHL’s biggest rivalry, the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens, are both having phenomenal seasons so far and are both sitting at the top of their divisions. But what are the chances of them playing each other in the Stanley Cup finals?  

How the Divisions Line Up

Before the 2021 regular season started, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and the board got together and … Keep Reading

Craig Smith Giving the Bruins a Much Needed Boost

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me @PlaydonJeff

This past offseason, the Boston Bruins signed 6’ 1” right-winger Craig Smith to a three-year deal worth $9.3 million (in my opinion, a steal). A move that looked pleasing to Bruins fans as Smith can provide goal scoring to the third line.

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