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Boston Bruins Midseason Report Card: Defense and Goalies

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

As we wait patiently for the all-star break to end and Bruins hockey to return, I thought it might be a good idea to give the team their grades for the first half of the 2023-24 NHL season. Here’s how I evaluated Boston’s defensemen and goalies:

Brandon Carlo

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Bruins vs. Canadiens: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins demolished the Montreal Canadiens 9-4 at TD Garden on Saturday night. What started as a competitive game in the first two periods was anything but in the third. The Bruins scored four times in the final frame and ran away with it, highlighted by Danton Heinen’s first career NHL … Keep Reading

Despite Low Offensive Numbers, Hampus Lindholm Makes His Presence Known for the Bruins

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on Twitter / X @cookejournalism

Hampus Lindholm hasn’t found his name on the scoresheet too often this season for the Boston Bruins. In Boston’s first 43 games of the 2023-24 season, the veteran blueliner has only lit the lamp once. Lindholm has gone 28 straight games without finding the back of the net, compiling just eleven assists in that … Keep Reading

Brandon Carlo Returns to Bruins Practice

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins announced on Thursday last week that Brandon Carlo was placed on injured reserve. It was a big blow for both the lineup and the 27-year-old defenseman. However, there was good news today as he returned to Bruins practice as a full participant. Carlo is undoubtedly having his most impactful season wearing … Keep Reading

Parker Wotherspoon is Holding Down the Fort for the Boston Bruins

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis and Linktree

You wouldn’t believe me if I told you at the beginning of the season that Parker Wotherspoon would be a pivotal piece to the 2023-24 Bruins. You also wouldn’t believe me if I told you he’s been one of the team’s best defenders since the new year. But without Wotherspoon’s stout defensive play and … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Avalanche: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Colorado Avalanche Monday night in the first of a four-game western road trip. The most concerning part of the loss is that defenseman Brandon Carlo left the game with an apparent upper-body injury and did not return.

Colorado had the edge in shots on goal 36 … Keep Reading

Bruins vs Penguins: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter / X @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost 6-5 to the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden Thursday night, which snapped their four-game winning streak. The Bruins had a tough time at the face-off dot losing 65% of the draws. They also struggled to deal with the Penguin’s fore-check.

Too many sloppy stretches of play, including bad turnovers and … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Jets: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost 5-1 to the Winnipeg Jets Friday night in what was undoubtedly their worst loss of the season. The Bruins couldn’t do anything right, and there was a complete lack of effort. The Jets were skating circles around them all game long.

Perhaps the Bruins are eager to get to … Keep Reading

Lindholm and Carlo Need to Reach the Next Level With Forbort and Mcavoy Out

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins recently placed Derek Forbort on LTIR, and he is not eligible to return until December 31st. Forbort is arguably the team’s top penalty-killing defenseman, leading all players in shorthanded time on ice per game with 3:34.

Thursday afternoon, it was announced that Charlie McAvoy was placed on injured reserve. Typically, a player … Keep Reading

Bruins McAvoy Could Get Back in the Lineup Wednesday Night Against New Jersey

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By: Max Weisman | Follow me on Twitter: @maweisman

Boston Bruins star defenseman Charlie McAvoy left Thursday night’s 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres last week with what appeared to be a head injury. McAvoy didn’t practice Friday, but Bruins coach Jim Montgomery told reporters Friday that McAvoy is day-to-day. Monty called the injury upper-body and ruled out any head or concussion scenarios. McAvoy missed … Keep Reading

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