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Bruins Tactical Adjustments For Game Four

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By Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The Boston Bruins find themselves down two games to one in their second round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning following a lopsided defeat in game three. While to some extent it was just one of those nights, there are a number of tactical lessons to glean from the game. Some of these issues are trends noticed … Keep Reading

Bruins Cassidy Makes Questionable Changes, Officials Make Questionable Calls

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By: Jack Gotsell | Follow me on Twitter @jackgotsell

The Bruins made drastic changes heading into Game three of their second-round playoff tilt versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game did not go as planned for the black and gold, and the Bruins faithful were left questioning the changes made by Bruce Cassidy, the calls by referees, and the officials’ overall performance.

Cassidy’s biggest head-scratching change was … Keep Reading

Boston vs Tampa Bay Game Two Breakdown

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The Bruins and Lightning figured back to backs weren’t enough hockey and decided to go into overtime in game 2. Tampa Bay was the more desperate team throughout most of the game and were rewarded with the win, tying the series at 1-1. The game was a reminder of how talented an opponent the Lightning … Keep Reading

Boston vs Tampa Bay Game One Breakdown

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow Me On Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The eastern conference’s top two regular-season teams kicked off their series in exciting fashion with non-stop action right from the opening puck drop. The Bruins came out of this one the winner, but early indications suggest this will be a long and hard-fought series. Let’s get into the breakdown of game one!

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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

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