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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. 

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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

Is The Second Line The Key To The Bruins Playoff Success?

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By Joe Chrzanowski  |  Follow Me on Twitter @jchrz19

If you are a Bruins fan, unless you have been living in a cave for the last five years, you already know that Boston’s first line, comprised of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and David Pastrnak, is one of the finest in the NHL. You also know that since Jarome Iginla left the Bruins (after the 2014 … Keep Reading

How Jaroslav Halak Has Performed In Past NHL Playoffs

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By Bryan Murphy | Follow Me On Twitter @bryan_murphy10

Going into the 2020 playoffs, Jaroslav Halak wasn’t expected to play more games than Tuukka Rask. But that is the case now, with Rask announcing he was opting out of the rest of the playoffs.

Halak hasn’t played in the playoffs since 2014-15 when he was with the New York Islanders. But he was … Keep Reading

Game Four Preview | Boston Bruins Vs. Carolina Hurricanes 8/17/2020

Bruins vs. Hurricanes Game 3: Winners and losers from Bruins win
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By: Liz Rizzo | Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88

The shocking news that Boston Bruins top net-minder Tuukka Rask was opting out of the Playoffs this past Saturday certainly put the team in a interesting position. Understandably wild speculation bombarded social media with mixed reactions, but for the Bruins, there was still a game to win. And Boston did what Boston does best; they rallied … Keep Reading

Boston vs Carolina Game Three Breakdown

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By Leon Lifschutz  |  Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz 

Bruins fans learned early in the day the team would likely be without David Pastrnak again which was not a complete surprise.  However, they were not expecting the news that Vezina nominee Tuukka Rask would not only not be playing but was permanently leaving the bubble and forgoing the playoffs.  In spite of … Keep Reading

Breaking News: Tuukka Rask Opts Out of Playoffs

By: Tim A Richardson | Follow Me On Twitter@TimARichardson

A little bit of breaking news just before the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes play the third game of their first-round playoff matchup, Tuukka Rask has opted out of the rest of the playoffs. In a statement made through the team, Rask cited his need to be with family at this time.

 

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Boston vs Carolina Game 1 Breakdown

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By: Leon Lifschuts | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschuts

The Bruins had their first leads of the NHL restart and while they couldn’t hold onto them in regulation time they managed to claim it once and for all in the second overtime.  In doing so, they secured their first win of the restart and 1-0 series lead against the Hurricanes.  Facing a talented … Keep Reading

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