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2023-24 Boston Bruins Second-Half Preview

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter: @maweisman

The National Hockey League All-Star Break has come and gone, and for the second straight year, the Boston Bruins find themselves atop the NHL standings, albeit this time tied with the Vancouver Canucks. The record-setting Bruins of a year ago were 39-7-5 at the break, and this year, they’re a respectable 31-9-9 as they try to claim … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins and the Tough Month Ahead of Them

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter: @maweisman

After starting the season 22-7-6, the Boston Bruins kicked off the new year with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Now 23-7-6, the Bruins are in first place in the Atlantic Division and a point ahead of the New York Rangers for first overall in the Eastern Conference. The … Keep Reading

Things to Look for in the Bruins Second Game of the Season vs. Nashville

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter: @maweisman

After a long offseason of no hockey, the Boston Bruins returned Wednesday night to a raucous TD Garden crowd ready to celebrate their franchise’s 100th season in the NHL. Legends from past Bruins seasons were honored at the Garden and then watched as the current Bruins started the season strong, beating the Chicago Blackhawks Keep Reading

Three Things to Look for in the Bruins Centennial Season Opener

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins will start their 2023-24 campaign for their centennial season tonight. They will host the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden, and the highly touted first-overall pick Connor Bedard will be front and center. Old friends Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno will also be back in town after being traded to Chicago during the offseason.

A … Keep Reading

A McAvoy and Lohrei Pairing is More than Ideal for the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Boston Bruins 2020 second-round pick Mason Lohrei has certainly raised some eyebrows during training camp. The 6’4 defenseman got a lot of minutes in the preseason games he was in the lineup for and stood out.

In his first game against the Buffalo Sabres, he played 29:01, which led all skaters in ice time. The … Keep Reading

Lucic Gives The Bruins Something They Haven’t Had in a While

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Old friend Milan Lucic is back, and he’ll be wearing a Boston Bruins jersey once again. Many fans are excited to see the man they call “Looch” back in town, but the Bruins players certainly are as well.

Lucic brings something to the table the Bruins haven’t had in a few seasons. Ever since Zedano Chara … Keep Reading

Can David Pastrnak Reach the 60-Goal Mark Again?

By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, David Pastrnak set a career-high with 61 goals, which was second in the league to only Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. Pastrnak has established himself as one of the most dangerous players in the league and has developed arguably a top-three shot. That earned him an eight-year $90 million … Keep Reading

The Bruins Need Hampus Lindholm to Have Another Great Season

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Hampus Lindholm was undoubtedly one of the best defensemen in the NHL last season, playing his first full season with the Boston Bruins. He provided the team with plenty of offense from the back end and was a key piece on the power play. The Swedish defenseman is entering his 12th NHL season and … Keep Reading

Can Linus Ullmark Win Back-to-Back Vezina Trophies?

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

Last season, Linus Ullmark put on an absolute goaltending clinic. He had one of the best single-season goaltending performances in NHL history, which included scoring an empty-net goal, and was voted to his first All-Star game. His presentation earned him his first career Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender. 

It seems … Keep Reading

What Charlie McAvoy Must Do to Win His First Norris Trophy

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

After coming off arguably his best career season in terms of on-ice play, the 2023-24 season would be a better time than ever for Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to win his first Norris Trophy as the league’s best defenseman. He has not previously been nominated but is heavily regarded as one of the league’s top … Keep Reading

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