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Author: Tommy Calautti (Page 1 of 12)

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.

The Boston Bruins Outlast the Detroit Red Wings in a Sluggish Affair

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins improved to 5-2 under interim head coach Joe Sacco after prevailing over the division-rival Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The game wasn’t pretty by any stretch of the imagination, but in the end, the Black and Gold pulled out an ugly win on the front end of a back-to-back. Here’s how it … Keep Reading

For the Boston Bruins and Jake DeBrusk, It Will Always be a Story of What-Ifs

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Whether you like them or not, it’s impossible not to be intrigued by the possibility of hypothetical what-ifs. They allow us to scratch that unreachable itch in the part of our brain where fantasy and imagination reside. And perhaps one of the biggest what-ifs of our modern-day Boston Bruins involves Jake DeBrusk.

DeBrusk returned to Causeway … Keep Reading

‘Flatline’ Training Camp to Blame for Boston Bruins’ Mediocre Start

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The dust has finally settled on a whirlwind 48 hours for the Boston Bruins, and they’ve come out the other side with a new bench boss. On Tuesday evening, the team announced via Twitter (X) that they relieved Jim Montgomery of his duties and hired longtime staffer Joe Sacco as interim head coach. General Manager … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Vanquish the Calgary Flames

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins got back in the win column last night as they extinguished the Calgary Flames 4-3 in overtime. The Bruins blew a 3-1 second-period lead but regained their composure and pulled out a gutsy victory. Here’s what happened:

The Captain Saves the Day

When it comes to overtime and this franchise, your best bet is to … Keep Reading

Over the Next 15 Games, The Boston Bruins Can Turn Their Season Around

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins are off to their worst start in several seasons, and there hasn’t been much of a silver lining. The 6-7-1 Black and Gold are tied with the Detroit Red Wings for fourth in the Atlantic Division, and currently sit outside the playoff structure in the Eastern Conference. One of the biggest concerns surrounding … Keep Reading

Lack of Confidence, Simplicity Ailing the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

We’re officially through the first ten games of the 2024-25 NHL season, and things haven’t gone the way the Boston Bruins had hoped. The team is an abysmal 4-5-1 and currently occupies the bottom spot in the Atlantic Division. There are only six teams with fewer points than the Black and Gold, and although it’s early, … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Squander Strong Start from Korpisalo in Loss to Flyers

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins just can’t seem to find their stride this season. After an emotional overtime victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, the team failed to capitalize on that momentum and fell to the lowly Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 last night. Here’s how it went down:

Korpisalo Shines

If there was a positive … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Continue Their Losing Streak in Loss to Dallas

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins dropped their third game in a row following a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Boston’s penalty troubles persisted, and their penalty kill continued to struggle, leading to the team’s first sub .500 record since 2018 (opening night this season excluded). Here’s how it went down:

Good Start Squandered

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New Fourth Line Pacing the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

We’re now five games into the 2024-25 NHL season, and the best line on the Boston Bruins isn’t who you expected. The trio of Cole Koepke, Mark Kastelic, and Johnny Beecher has been nothing short of phenomenal, driving Boston’s offense and leading the team (and, in many cases, the league) in scoring.

It’s somewhat … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Juggle Middle-Six Ahead of Road Trip

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins have been a bit of a mixed bag to start the 2024-25 NHL season. The fourth line has been a revelation, and the team is generating more production from their defense, but the top nine have struggled over the first four games to generate offense. Today, ahead of a three-game road trip, Jim … Keep Reading

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