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Zdeno Chara’s Impact on the Bruins Organization Cannot Be Overstated

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

This past Thursday night, the Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara’s number 33. Chara was the 13th player in franchise history to have his number lifted to the TD Garden rafters.

It was an emotional ceremony. Chara’s longtime teammate in Boston, Andrew Ference, spoke for much of the event. The former NHL defenseman did … Keep Reading

How the Bruins Improved Their Power Play

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Approaching the halfway point of this season, the Boston Bruins find themselves tied with the Ottawa Senators for the fifth-best power play success rate in the National Hockey League. Boston has been converting 25.5 percent of the time on the man advantage.

Special teams play has been one of the biggest areas the Bruins … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins’ Month Ahead: October 2025

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By: Jack Studley  |  Follow me on Twitter/X @jackstudley13

With the long offseason, training camp, and the preseason concluded, it is time to look ahead with the Boston Bruins. The regular season kicks off tonight, and a lot has changed within the organization since the last game (that counted). The Bruins have a new head coach, new players, strong depth options, new home and away … Keep Reading

David Pastrnak Put Together a Ridiculous Season for the Bruins

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Not much went right for the Boston Bruins during the 2024-2025 season. Boston missed the postseason for the first time since 2015-2016 with a record of 33-39-10, ranking fifth worst in the league. But despite all the turmoil swirling through this Bruins year, David Pastrnak generated an incredible season.

Pastrnak was one of three … Keep Reading

Ovechkin Hits 891 as the Capitals beat the Bruins 4-3

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins welcomed Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals to town following a road trip that saw them drop five straight games away from TD Garden. With history potentially on the table, the Bruins gave the Caps all they could handle, but couldn’t get over the proverbial hump in the end. Here’s how it happened:… Keep Reading

Post-Game 2/11/23: Bruins Lose 2-1 Against Capitals

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By: Liz Rizzo| Follow me on Twitter @pastagrl88

The Boston Bruins returned to the TD Garden this afternoon after a nine-day All-Star break to face the Washington Capitals, who are looking to secure a Wild Card spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Boston fell behind early in the game and was unable to quickly bounce back when needed.

A bad turnover and too many … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Film Session: Charlie McAvoy vs Washington (4-10-22)

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By: Joe Travia | Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @NHLJoeTravia

Originally tweeted by JFresh (@JFreshHockey) on March 29, 2022.

While the Bruins did not have much to celebrate on Sunday, dropping a 4-2 decision to last year’s playoff foe, the Washington Capitals, one bright spot was the play of 24-year-old defensive anchor Charlie McAvoy. With his punishing physical play and slick puck-moving, … Keep Reading

Pregame Notes: Capitals vs. Bruins – 1/10/22

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By Andrew Taverna | Follow me on Twitter: @andrewtaverna

After the Bruins’ definitive 5-2 win in Tampa Bay this past Saturday, the Bruins are in Washington for a matchup against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. The Capitals are 20-7-9 this season and are currently 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. That said, the Washington Capitals are never a game the Bruins should … Keep Reading

Bruins Report Cards: Big Z Wins In Return With New Team

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

Two teams with Stanley Cup aspirations, and in a fight for the top of the division, played like it. The game featured tight checking for the first two periods before opening up ever so slightly in the third frame. The contest did not lack physicality as these two teams build a rivalry borne of numerous meetings … Keep Reading

Bruins Report Cards: Comeback Kids In The Capital

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me @BruinsBreakdown

The sequel to Saturday’s matchup with Washington had a similar script but an alternate ending. After spotting the Capitals a three-goal lead for the second game in a row, the Bruins not only stormed back but were able to close the deal with five unanswered goals including the game-winner from unlikely hero Brandon Carlo. In doing so, Boston … Keep Reading

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