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Michael DiPietro’s Journey: Perseverance, Patience Pay Off With First NHL Win for the Bruins

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter / X @BlackAndGold277

For Michael DiPietro, the path to his first National Hockey League victory was anything but straightforward. Last night, that road finally reached a long-awaited milestone as the 27-year-old goaltender backstopped the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks, earning his first career NHL win—and validating years of … Keep Reading

Three Ideal October Starts for Bruins Backup Goalie Michael DiPietro

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By: Andrew Patten | Follow me on Twitter/X @a_patten11

When the Boston Bruins traded goaltender Joonas Korpisalo to the New York Rangers in July, it opened the door for the American Hockey League’s 2025-26 Most Valuable Player, Michael DiPietro, to slide in as Jeremy Swayman’s backup. As the Bruins navigate an intense opening month of the regular season, … Keep Reading

Jeremy Swayman’s Strong Start Reinforces His Role for the Boston Bruins

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

With the Boston Bruins taking on the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, and Minnesota Wild in the first week of the 2026-27 season, they officially have two wins under their belt. Despite their most recent loss, the Bruins have a positive start to build upon and are looking to get back in … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: Tim Thomas Took a Different Approach

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

Tim Thomas stopped all 37 shots he faced in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final, helping the Boston Bruins defeat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 and win their first Stanley Cup in 39 years. Boston became the first team in National Hockey League (NHL) history to win the Stanley Cup after playing three … Keep Reading

How Do You Win 65 Games? The Bruins Figured It Out

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

The Boston Bruins won 65 games during the 2022-23 regular season. It was the most wins by a National Hockey League (NHL) team in a single season, and more than three years later, nobody has beaten it. Boston finished the season with a 65-12-5 record and 135 points. Before the Bruins reached 63 wins, the … Keep Reading

Jeremy Swayman Goes Beyond the ‘C’ for the Bruins

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By: Ellie Man | Follow me on Twitter/X @ellieyym

Selected in the fourth round and 111th overall of the 2017 National Hockey League Draft, Jeremy Swayman has since gone above and beyond to prove his place as a Boston Bruin. He has developed into one of the team’s most reliable and important players, earning an eight-year contract extension in 2024. What … Keep Reading

Goaltender Max Lundgren Set for Bruins Debut at Today’s Prospects Showcase Game One in Buffalo

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By: Mark Allred | Follow me on Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Buffalo, NY – All eyes will be on Boston Bruins goaltending prospect Max Lundgren today as he prepares to make his first official appearance in Black and Gold at the 2026 Prospects Showcase, held at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo. The matchup marks game one of two for the Bruins’ rookie squad vs. … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Mailbag 9/7/26

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By: Jonathan Turcotte | Follow me on Twitter / X @akaJonnyT

Alright, hockey fans, September is here, and professional hockey in Boston is just a few weeks away. The Bruins will begin their preseason schedule on September 20 and open the 2026–27 National Hockey League regular season on September 29. After a long summer away from the rink, it’s time to start shifting … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: The First Great

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

The Boston Bruins have a long history of great goaltenders. Gerry Cheevers became one of the most recognizable players in franchise history, while Tuukka Rask eventually became Boston’s most winningest goaltender. But decades before either player made his mark in the Bruins’ crease, Tiny Thompson was building a reputation as one … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltenders: How Gerry Cheevers Created One of Hockey’s Most Iconic Masks

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By: Camryn Meece | Follow me on Twitter / X @MeeceCamryn

For decades, National Hockey League goaltenders played without masks. The position was built on visibility and toughness, with an unspoken expectation that stopping pucks meant doing so barefaced.

That began to change in 1959, when Jacques Plante became the first NHL goaltender to regularly wear a mask after returning to a game following a facial … Keep Reading

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