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Author: Tommy Calautti (Page 1 of 19)

Tom Calautti is a graduate of UMass Amherst (Go UMass!) and a lifelong Bruins fan. I covered NCAA hockey while in college and now report on all things Bruins. Infamous in men's league and career 4th line energy guy who can chip in on offense.

Three Stats on the Dominance of Boston’s Second Line

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Back on March 18th, I wrote an article for this very website talking about just how productive the second line has been for the Boston Bruins. 16 days, and six wins later, the trio of Pavel Zacha, Viktor Arvidsson, and Casey Mittelstadt has been even better.

Since the Olympic break, the Black and Gold have played … Keep Reading

McAvoy Reaches New Career High in Points, Improving on Best Season in Boston

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Charlie McAvoy has had an eventful couple of years: experiencing his first child’s birth, making the US Four Nations roster, suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, losing half his teeth, and winning a Gold medal. Next on his highlight list: a career-high in points.

Previously, the Long Island native’s career-high came in the 2021-22 season when McAvoy … Keep Reading

Bruins Best Stars for Fourth Straight Victory

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Viktor Arvidsson recorded his fifth-career hat trick, and David Pastrnak added three assists as the Boston Bruins skated to a 6-3 victory over the vaunted Dallas Stars. The Black and Gold now have a firm grip on the Eastern Conference’s top wild card spot and positioned themselves well for a playoff berth. Here’s how it all … Keep Reading

Reichel Shines in Debut as Bruins Ground Jets 6-1

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Newcomer Lukas Reichel notched a goal and an assist, and Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves as the Boston Bruins got back in the win column Thursday night. Six different players lit the lamp and the Black and Gold cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.

“I thought the guys did a really good job … Keep Reading

Mittlestadt-Zacha-Arvidsson Line Pacing the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

If I told you the Boston Bruins would have one of the best lines in hockey at the beginning of this season, you probably wouldn’t believe me. If I told you that line didn’t have David Pastrnak on it, you’d be even more shocked. As unlikely as it sounds, the Black and Gold have one of … Keep Reading

Bruins Finding Success with Lindholm-Lohrei Pairing

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins struggled all season to find stable defensive pairings. Issues with injuries, performance, and surprises kept the back end in flux until recently. Since the Olympic break, the defense has stabilized, thanks in large part to Hampus Lindholm and Mason Lohrei.

Looking back at the start of the season, the defensive sextet, head coach … Keep Reading

Bruins Falter at Home, Fall to Sharks 4-2

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins had their 13-game home winning streak snapped last night as the San Jose Sharks came into TD Garden and toppled the Black and Gold 4-2. William Eklund and Tyler Toffoli both notched a goal and an assist, while goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic notched 39 saves en route to the victory.

The unfortunate part of … Keep Reading

Matt Poitras Regaining his Confidence for the Providence Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

Matt Poitras is looking to change the narrative. After losing the third-line center job to Fraser Minten in training camp and struggling out of the gate in Providence, it looked like the former second-rounder might’ve lost his shine. But he’s picked himself up off the mat and proven that he has plenty more to give.

Things … Keep Reading

Bruins Win 13th Straight at Home, Topple Kings 2-1

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins earned their 13th straight home win last night, defeating the LA Kings 2-1 in overtime. Mason Lohrei and Charlie McAvoy scored, while Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves en route to the victory.

“Overall, it was very good…And that’s the way we have to play,” said head coach Marco Sturm following the victory. “I’m … Keep Reading

Bruins Eke Out Close Victory over Penguins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter/X @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins got back into the win column last night when they grinded out a 2-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jeremy Swayman was the star of the show, stopping 34 of 35 shots and backstopping the Black and Gold to a victory.

The Bruins ended the game victorious, but things certainly didn’t start that … Keep Reading

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