By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown
A low scoring game should probably be expected from two teams who thrive on defensive structure. Each team tried to take advantage of counter-attacks which did lead to stretches of exciting back and forth action. Otherwise, the Bruins and Islanders were generally stout in their defensive zones and kept the play to the outside. Despite a decent effort
By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown
The Bruins were lethargic for long stretches of the game. They mustered a few moments of jump but rarely sustained the attack throughout. However, as good teams are apt to do, they managed a point – nearly two – despite not playing their best game. Let’s break it down and give out some grades.
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By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88
In their second meeting of the season, the Boston Bruins were unable to muster up a win this afternoon as they faced the New Jersey Devils. Despite some great shots on goals, and stellar saves by Jaroslav Halak, Boston was unable to carry over their game play from Thursday night’s
By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown
Hockey is back! In the Bruins’ first game of the season, they started off hot though they cooled as the game progressed and relied on the shootout to pick up their first win of the season. While the game was a bit sloppy at times, who cares, we had hockey! Let’s get into the game analysis and player grades.
By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88
With their backs against the walls, the Boston Bruins knew they would have to bring everything they have if they wanted a fighting chance to move on. Despite the heartbreaking loss, no one can really say the Bruins didn’t go down without a fight. In the final game of their frustrating series against the Tampa Bay
By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschutz
It took a little longer than expected for the Bruins and Lightning to play game four. Despite a better effort, the end result was still a loss for the black and gold. Boston now finds themselves down three games to one in the series against a Lightning team who seem to be putting it
By: Jack Gotsell | Follow me on Twitter @jackgotsell
The Bruins made drastic changes heading into Game three of their second-round playoff tilt versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game did not go as planned for the black and gold, and the Bruins faithful were left questioning the changes made by Bruce Cassidy, the calls by referees, and the officials’ overall performance.
Cassidy’s biggest head-scratching change was
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By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty
Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak
DeBrusk – Krejci – Kase
Ritchie – Coyle – Wagner
Nordstrom – Lindholm
Chara – McAvoy
Krug – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Lauzon
Moore
Halak
Vladar
Palat – Point – Kucherov
Killorn – Cirelli – Johnson
Goodrow – Gourde – Coleman
Paquette – Maroon
Hedman
By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschutz
The Bruins and Lightning figured back to backs weren’t enough hockey and decided to go into overtime in game 2. Tampa Bay was the more desperate team throughout most of the game and were rewarded with the win, tying the series at 1-1. The game was a reminder of how talented an opponent the Lightning
By Mike Cratty | Follow me on Twitter @Mike_Cratty
Marchand – Bergeron – Pastrnak
DeBrusk – Krejci – Kase
Ritchie – Coyle – Bjork
Nordstrom – Kuraly – Wagner
Chara – McAvoy
Krug – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Clifton
Halak
Vladar
Palat – Point – Kucherov
Killorn – Cirelli – Johnson
Goodrow – Gourde – Coleman
Paquette