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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

Although Inconsistent, the Bruins have Been Productive on the Power Play

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

The Boston Bruins have been streaky on the power play this season but have also been productive at the same time. They currently have the fourth-highest power-play percentage in the league at 27.5%. The numbers may not seem accurate as the man advantage has not necessarily passed the eye test during many games … Keep Reading

The Low-to-High and High-to-Low Games are Clicking for the Bruins

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

The Boston Bruins lost four straight games before the holiday break and struggled to produce offense, scoring a combined seven goals. They have turned things around after the break and have now won four in a row after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Tuesday night. 

During the four-game winning streak, they have … Keep Reading

Trent Frederic has Become One of the Most Important Players for the Bruins

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

Trent Frederic had his career-best season last year, recording a line of 17-14-31 and was +28. He has kept the ball rolling into the 2023-24 season, building on his previous campaign. The Boston Bruins 2016 first-round pick has slowly developed his game since debuting during the 2018-19 season. 

The former University … Keep Reading

What Role Will Poitras Have for the Bruins Upon His Return from the World Juniors?

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

Coming into the 2023-24 season, Matt Poitras was not a player expected to make the NHL roster. But after having a very impressive training camp and preseason while leading the team in points, he earned a roster spot with the Boston Bruins. 

The 19-year-old also got off to a strong regular season start, … Keep Reading

James van Riemsdyk at One Year for $1 Million Has Been a Steal for the Bruins

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

During this past off-season, the Boston Bruins signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year $1 million deal. The former second-overall pick was coming off his NHL career’s second least productive season. 

In 61 games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, he had a line of 12-17-29. It’s clear he’s not the player … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Sabres: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins recorded their 20th win of the season, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Buffalo on Wednesday night. It was the team’s first game back from the holiday freeze, and it snapped their four-game losing streak.

The Bruins controlled much of the game and special teams is what reigned supreme. The … Keep Reading

No More Krejci and Bergeron is Slowly Starting to Show for the Bruins

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

Through 32 games in their Centennial season, the Boston Bruins are 19-7-6 and first in the Atlantic Division with 44 points. Although they have again been one of the top teams in the league this year, they have struggled as of late. They have lost four straight games and six of their … Keep Reading

The Bruins Have Played in Four Straight Overtime Games

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

When Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild ended tied at the end of regulation, the Bruins headed for extra hockey for the fourth straight game. Overtime has been no stranger to the Bruins this season. Tuesday’s extra period was the tenth in which the Bruins have played.

The overtime frenzy the Bruins … Keep Reading

Breaking Down the Bruins’ New Line Combinations

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

In a lot of ways, I envy Jim Montgomery, but when it comes to putting together a lineup every night for the 2023-34 iteration of the Bruins, I don’t envy him. Boston’s head coach has spent most of the first part of the regular season mixing and matching his lines, trying everything he can … Keep Reading

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