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An Analytics-Based Comparison Of The Bruins And Lightning Series

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By: Brian Boll | Follow Me On Twitter @HockeyOgie

As we await the start of the second-round matchup of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning this Sunday, many experts are predicting a close matchup between the two teams. A mix of the traditional “eye-test” and the use of analytics play an essential role in developing … Keep Reading

Rumor: AHL Bruins Head Coach Leach Is Being Heavily Considered For NHL Assistant Job

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By: Mark Allred | Follow Me On Twitter @BlackAndGold277

Per a source close to the National Hockey Leagues Pittsburgh Penguins organization, current American Hockey League Head Coach for the Providence Bruins, Jay Leach is is being heavily considered to join the Pens coaching staff. The Penguins didn’t renew contracts to three members of the coaching staff setting off a worldwide search for the next … Keep Reading

Boston vs Carolina Game Three Breakdown

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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

Boston vs Carolina Game 1 Breakdown

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By: Leon Lifschuts | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschuts

The Bruins had their first leads of the NHL restart and while they couldn’t hold onto them in regulation time they managed to claim it once and for all in the second overtime.  In doing so, they secured their first win of the restart and 1-0 series lead against the Hurricanes.  Facing a talented … Keep Reading

Who Should The Bruins Start In Round One Back To Backs?

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By Leon Lifschutz  |  Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz 

After the postponement of Game one between the Boston Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes, the two teams will potentially play back to back nights twice in their first-round series. Games one and two will be played on consecutive days and if necessary, so will game five and six.

This presents a fascinating question … Keep Reading

Boston vs. Carolina Series Preview

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By Leon Lifschutz  |  Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz 

The Boston Bruins dropped three straight in their round-robin matchups while the Carolina Hurricanes won three straight to easily sweep their play-in series versus the New York Rangers.  The ‘Canes will be anxious to avenge last year’s sweep at the hands of the Bs in the conference finals while Boston will be … Keep Reading

Did Bruins Forward David Pastrnak Get Into Some Tepid Water?

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By: Maria from Watertown | Follow Me On Twitter @mariaofh2otown

The boys who wear our favorite spoked sweater are back on the ice, and it feels like Christmas in July and August.  I can only hope this feeling continues well into September and October!  Credit is due to the NHL and the NHLPA for collaborating to put together a thorough and safe … Keep Reading

Bruins Forward David Pastrnak Will Return To The Lineup Tonight

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By Carrie Young | Follow me on Twitter @carrieyoung512

The Bruins are set to play an exhibition game against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight in Toronto. This will be the first game that the Bruins play since the league suspended the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic back in March.

Coach Bruce Cassidy told media members today that forward David … Keep Reading

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