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Ullmark’s Willingness to Drop Gloves Brings Back Memories of Goalie Fights 

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas

He scores goals and does not hesitate to drop his gloves. Linus Ullmark not only stops pucks – sometimes with his head – at an elite level, but the Boston Bruins goalie is also showing his old-school side. 

Ullmark’s performance this season has one comparison: Ron Hextall, the recently fired general manager of … Keep Reading

What’s the Best Route for the Bruins to Get to the Stanley Cup Finals

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By: Danielle DuBois | Follow Me on Twitter @DanielleDuBois

The Bruins playoffs are officially underway. With the Bruins facing the Panthers in the first round, let’s discuss the other possible opponents that the Bruins could face if they make it out of the first round. 

Leafs/ Lightning 

If the Bruins win the series over the Panthers, they will … Keep Reading

Brad Marchand’s Maturity is Leading the Way for the Boston Bruins

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow me on Twitter @laurenspenc

When it was announced that Patrice Bergeron would miss multiple games through the first round of the playoffs, a collective fear ran across the minds of Bruins fans. While Bergeron is one of the best players on the ice, he is also the heart of this team. In his absence, and with … Keep Reading

The Bruins Defense is Good, but the Backend Will be Tested Moving Forward

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By: Nathan Anderson | Follow me on Twitter @nathandrsn

The Bruins were one of the best offensive teams in the regular season, only trailing the Edmonton Oilers in goals scored. However, the playoffs are a different beast. If the Bruins make a deep run, it will likely be thanks to their league-leading defense.

Unfortunately, anyone who expected the Bruins to … Keep Reading

AHL Playoff Primer: Providence Bruins vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

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By: James Swindells | Follow me on Twitter @jimswindells68

The Providence Bruins, the top AHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins, has been sitting idle this past week after clinching the AHL’s Atlantic Division crown on the final day of the regular season. The 7-3 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday, April 16th, at The AMP allowed the P-Bruins to leapfrog the idle Hershey … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Possibly Starting Jeremy Swayman for Game Four

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

Ahead of the Boston Bruins’ game four matchup against the Florida Panthers this afternoon, there has been strong consideration from the coaching staff to start goaltender Jeremy Swayman. Before game three, Linus Ullmark was noted as a game-time decision as he has been dealing with a nagging injury. Fortunately for the Bruins, … Keep Reading

Coyle the Closest Player the Bruins Have to Fill Bergeron’s Skates 

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas

Right shot center. Strong on faceoffs. Dependable in his own end. Strong penalty killer. If there is anyone close to what Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron brings to the ice, it’s Charlie Coyle. 

Another example of Coyle mirroring Bergeron was his tip of a Brad Marchand shot Friday night that handed the … Keep Reading

What Will the Return of Nick Foligno Mean for the Bruins?

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow me on Twitter: @laurenspenc

Throughout the season, the Bruins were faced with a number of injury problems. They had to start the season without Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and Matt Grzelcyk and lost Jake DeBrusk with a broken foot for weeks right after the Winter Classic. There were also injuries from Taylor Hall and Derek … Keep Reading

Bruins Lineup in Question With Illnesses Across Locker Room

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By: Lauren Spencer | Follow me on Twitter: @laurenspenc

Uncertainty has been moving through Boston early today, as it was revealed that multiple players on the team have been struggling with an illness for the last few days. Jim Montgomery did not reveal the lineup for tonight due to the remaining questions about which players will feel well enough to play. … Keep Reading

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