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Way Too Early Prediction For Boston’s Goaltending Situation

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By: Michael DiGiorgio  |  Follow Me On Twitter @BostonDiGiorgio

Tuukka Rask decided to leave the Boston Bruins and the NHL bubble to take care of a family emergency. The Bruins Twitter folks heavily scrutinized him, but family always comes first, and this is no different.

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More recently, Tuukka has gone on record with Boston sports radio station, WEEI, about what happened and how it led Keep Reading

A Breakdown Of The Bruins Zone Entries In Their Game One Victory

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By: Brian Boll | Follow Me On Twitter @HockeyOgie

This article focuses on the Bruins offensive zone entries in game one of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Why is this information important?  These zone entries can be analyzed, along with the results of the entry, to determine whether the puck possessions are efficient and effective.  Zone entries are a … Keep Reading

Boston vs Tampa Bay Game One Breakdown

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The eastern conference’s top two regular-season teams kicked off their series in exciting fashion with non-stop action right from the opening puck drop. The Bruins came out of this one the winner, but early indications suggest this will be a long and hard-fought series. Let’s get into the breakdown of game one!

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Bruins, Vladar Agree To Terms On Three-Year Extension

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced on Sunday night that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Dan Vladar on a three-year contract extension with an annual cap hit of $750,000. The deal is a two-way contract for the first two seasons, with the third being a one-way contract.

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An Analytics-Based Comparison Of The Bruins And Lightning Series

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By: Brian Boll | Follow Me On Twitter @HockeyOgie

As we await the start of the second-round matchup of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning this Sunday, many experts are predicting a close matchup between the two teams. A mix of the traditional “eye-test” and the use of analytics play an essential role in developing … Keep Reading

Boston vs. Tampa Bay Second Round Series Preview

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference will meeting in round 2. Tampa Bay slayed their 2019 demon by handling the Columbus Blue Jackets in 5 games. Meanwhile, Boston stayed the course by dispatching Carolina for the second year in row in just 5 games after a lackluster round-robin performance. This second round match-up … Keep Reading

Bruins Halak And Defense Doing Just Fine In Rask’s Absence

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By Jack Cinquegrana | Follow me on Twitter @bruinschewy

On Saturday, August 15, Tuukka Rask opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and of the NHL’s bubble in Toronto to return home to be with his family.

In two games, he let up six goals … Keep Reading

Bruins Post-Game Recap: ECQF vs Carolina Game 5: 8/19/20

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Only two nights ago, the Boston Bruins exploded for four goals in the third period to come back from a 2-0 deficit and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals series. Tonight, Boston will play their first of three chances to eliminate Carolina in a massive Game Five. 

Pre-Game Notes: 

Arena: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, … Keep Reading

Reports: Bruins’ Rask Opted Out Due To Family Emergency

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask reportedly opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the National Hockey League’s Return to Play in Toronto due to a family emergency, according to WEEI’s Greg Hill. Per Hill, Rask said he had received a call from his wife about a medical emergency for one his daughters, and … Keep Reading

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