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By: Chad Jones I Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones
The last two times the Boston Bruins took the ice at TD Garden, the fans in attendance were treated to one of the most exciting plays in sports: a game-winning overtime goal. On both occasions, Pavel Zacha was the hero and lit the lamp to secure the extra point for the Bruins. … Keep Reading
By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3
The start of the Boston Bruins’ season has not met expectations. The team’s record of 5-6-1 is unacceptable. The offense has been subpar at both five-on-five and on the Power Play. The defense, considered the team’s biggest strength, has allowed too many high-danger scoring chances. Still, it is only 12 games into the season. … Keep Reading
By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44
After a 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Boston Bruins will look to build on that result when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday at TD Garden. The Bruins are 4-4-1 and currently in seventh in the National Hockey League’s Atlantic Division. The Flyers are last in the … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Former Bruin star Jean Ratelle is celebrating his 84th birthday today. The hall-of-fame center played for the Bruins from 1975 through 1981 and also served the organization as an assistant coach and a scout after his playing career ended.
Ratelle served fifteen seasons with the New York Rangers before becoming involved in one of the … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Brickley, a Melrose, Massachusetts native and University of New Hampshire alumnus, served four seasons in Boston from 1988 through 1992. The 200-pounder scored ten goals or more for Boston in three out of the four seasons with the club.
In October of 1988, Brickley was claimed by the Bruins—from New Jersey—in the NHL Waiver … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Sometimes the NHL draft can be hit or miss enterprise. Despite all of the personnel scouting and calibrating of player potential and organizational needs, no team is immune from a complete miscarriage of an entire draft year, where none of the selections ever see more than a cup of coffee in the NHL.
Draft … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Left-winger Wayne Cashman was born on this date in 1945. He is a Kingston, Ontario native and a veteran of 1027 regular season NHL games.
Cashman embodied the Bruins’ style of grit and determination. The former Bruins captain was known for his ability to get to the dirty areas and dig hard along the boards. … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Vic Stasiuk was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. The six-foot left-wing played for Chicago and Detroit before being traded to the Boston Bruins in a multi-player deal on June 3, 1955.
Stasiuk thrived on the famed ‘Uke’ line with Bronco Horvath and John Bucyk. All three linemates had Ukrainian heritage and had previously played together in … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
May 4th (1972): The Bruins lost Game Three to the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup finals, but Hall-of-Famer Bobby Orr made NHL history when he scored at 1:10 of the second frame. The 24-year-old defenseman scored his seventeenth career playoff goal in only his 47th game, breaking the record for … Keep Reading
By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993
Every generation of Bruins’ fans—in one particular year or another—has come to suffer the springtime sting of facing an opposing goaltender who comes to haunt their dreams. The goalie who makes dazzling and unlikely stops just when you think your favorite Bruins’ team is turning the corner or ready to advance. The netminder who … Keep Reading
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