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Bruins Hampus Lindholm Should Lead Boston’s Power Play Upon Return From Injury

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

The Boston Bruins’ Power Play has been abysmal since the start of the season. They score on just 11.4% of their opportunities, the worst in the NHL. To make matters worse, their 70 Power Plays are 11 more than any other team in the league. The Bruins have six goals on their last 61 attempts … Keep Reading

Should Nikita Zadorov be Playing on Boston’s Defensive Top Pairing?

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins made an aggressive move to bolster their defensive core by signing Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30-million contract. 
The 29-year-old defenseman has a history of being an impact player in the National Hockey League. He is a big, mobile defender who delivers big hits, kills penalties, … Keep Reading

Why Marc McLaughlin is a Candidate to Earn a Bruins Roster Spot

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

It may be the dawn of September, but the Boston Bruins’ forward depth chart is far from being set in stone. Despite the offseason addition of dynamic two-way centerman Elias Lindholm, Boston’s offensive combinations are still very well in the works as training camp approaches.

While veterans Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Lindholm, … Keep Reading

Peeke Has a Great Opportunity This Season With the Bruins

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins acquired defenseman Andrew Peeke at last season’s trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for a 2027 third-rounder and Jakub Zboril. After finding himself often scratched in Columbus, Peeke took advantage of a new opportunity after arriving in Boston. 

He regularly found himself in the lineup and earned to stay in … Keep Reading

Opinion: Jeremy Swayman has Elevated his Game to be the Bruins Number One Goaltending Option

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

On January 4th, 2024, Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman allowed six goals in a 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Since then, he’s made six starts and came in to relieve Linus Ullmark when he exited with a lower-body injury during the overtime period against the Arizona Coyotes. During Ullmark’s time out of the … Keep Reading

Bruins McAvoy Could Get Back in the Lineup Wednesday Night Against New Jersey

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

Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy left Thursday night’s 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last week with what appeared to be a head injury. McAvoy didn’t practice Friday, but Bruins coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Friday that McAvoy is day-to-day. Monty called the injury upper-body and ruled out any head or concussion scenarios. McAvoy missed … Keep Reading

November Has Been a Weird Month of Hockey for the Boston Bruins

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter @maweisman

The Bruins entered the month of November with an 8-0-1 record. With one more game to play before the calendar flips to December (Thursday vs. San Jose), they look very different from the team coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Florida Panthers to end October.

The Bruins have lost three straight … Keep Reading

Bruins James van Riemsdyk is the Latest Surprise in a Flourishing Boston Offense

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter @cookejournalism

Last season was an exciting time to be a Boston Bruins fan. As the team cruised to an NHL-best 135 points with their dominant 65-12-5 regular season showing, nothing would stop the Black and Gold on their quest for the Stanley Cup. However, the hearts of Bruins fans were crushed when the eighth-seeded Florida Panthers stunned … Keep Reading

Bruins Goaltender Jeremy Swayman Has Put Himself in the Vezina Conversation

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

He’s had only six starts this season, but Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has put himself squarely in the Vezina Trophy conversation. Swayman, who got the start and the win in the Bruins’ 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars Monday, improved his record to a perfect 6-0-0.

Swayman has allowed a … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Stack up in the Atlantic Division After This Summers Free Agency

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Tommy Bennett | Follow Me On Twitter @TJBennettt37

It has been over a week since the free agency frenzy. Fireworks were set off everywhere. Some teams made more splashes than others. It was not the strongest of classes, but plenty of key names found new homes.

One division to key on is the Atlantic Division. Every team saw key arrivals and departures. One … Keep Reading

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