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Boston vs. Tampa Bay Second Round Series Preview

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference will meeting in round 2. Tampa Bay slayed their 2019 demon by handling the Columbus Blue Jackets in 5 games. Meanwhile, Boston stayed the course by dispatching Carolina for the second year in row in just 5 games after a lackluster round-robin performance. This second round match-up … Keep Reading

Can The Boston Bruins Win A Cup With Jaroslav Halak?

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By: Maria from Watertown | Follow me on Twitter @mariaofh2otown

The moment we were all waiting for finally arrived nearly a week ago when the Boston Bruins started their quest for the 2020 Stanley Cup against the Carolina Hurricanes.  If fans had been able to buy a ticket Game 4 of the series, the third period alone would have been … Keep Reading

Bruins Halak And Defense Doing Just Fine In Rask’s Absence

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By Jack Cinquegrana | Follow me on Twitter @bruinschewy

On Saturday, August 15, Tuukka Rask opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and of the NHL’s bubble in Toronto to return home to be with his family.

In two games, he let up six goals … Keep Reading

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. 

Pre-Game Notes: 

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

Bruins Post-Game Recap: ECQF vs Carolina Game 4: 8/17/20

By: Max Mainville | Check me out on Twitter @tkdmaxbjj

Following a Game Three victory, the Boston Bruins enter Monday night’s Game Four with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup. Charlie Coyle scored a goal and an assist while Sean Kuraly scored the eventual game-winning tally in Saturday’s contest.

Pre-Game Notes:

Arena: Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Home: Carolina Hurricanes: … 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

Boston vs Carolina Game Three Breakdown

Halak focused
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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

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