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Column: Boston’s 3-2 win Over the Blues Transcends Beyond the Box Score

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins simply could have quit. They could have folded, and they could have given in. But they didn’t, and Tuesday’s come-from-behind win over the St. Louis Blues carries a whole lot more weight than the mere addition of two points to their season total.

Down two goals ahead of the third period, the Bruins … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Defenseman Hampus Lindholm to Miss “Weeks” with Lower-Body Injury

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After blocking a shot in the first period of Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will miss some time. “Lower-body injury,” said Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery when asked by reporters about Lindholm’s status. “It’s going to be weeks. Weeks is Keep Reading

Should Nikita Zadorov be Playing on Boston’s Defensive Top Pairing?

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

On July 1st, the Boston Bruins made an aggressive move to bolster their defensive core by signing Nikita Zadorov to a six-year, $30-million contract. 
The 29-year-old defenseman has a history of being an impact player in the National Hockey League. He is a big, mobile defender who delivers big hits, kills penalties, … Keep Reading

Bruins Play Third Period Without a Shot on Goal, Fall to Senators in Overtime

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins failed to record a shot on Linus Ullmark in his homecoming to Boston in the third period as the Bruins fell to the Ottawa Senators, 3-2, in overtime on Saturday night.

Brady Tkachuk netted the Senators’ game winner just 21 seconds into sudden death while Jeremy Swayman made 31 saves … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Shutout for Third Time, Fall 4-0 to Toronto Maple Leafs

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

The Boston Bruins were defeated 4-0 by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night, getting shutout for the third time this season. The Bruins surrendered three power-play goals and took eight penalties on the night. They could not beat Maple Leafs netminder Anthony Stolarz, who stopped all 29 shots he … Keep Reading

Bruins Embracing Sense of Accountability: ‘There’s no Special Treatment for Anyone’

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The Boston Bruins are getting a new version of their head coach. With the B’s sliding to extreme low points this early in the 2024-25 season, Jim Montgomery has resorted to the stick as opposed to the carrot. He lit into Brad Marchand on the bench in Boston’s loss to Utah. He’s scratched … Keep Reading

Three Takeaways from Boston’s 2-0 Blanking Over the Kraken

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

The opposing benches at TD Garden on Sunday were a mere mirror image. The Boston Bruins and the Seattle Kraken both entered Causeway Street with records of 5-6-1 and on the second night of a back-to-back. Losers in five of their last six, Seattle is all too familiar with some of the … Keep Reading

Bruins Need to Change Up the Power Play

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By: Tim Burke | Follow me on Twitter / X @timsports3

The start of the Boston Bruins’ season has not met expectations. The team’s record of 5-6-1 is unacceptable. The offense has been subpar at both five-on-five and on the Power Play. The defense, considered the team’s biggest strength, has allowed too many high-danger scoring chances. Still, it is only 12 games into the season. … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Continue Their Losing Streak in Loss to Dallas

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

The Boston Bruins dropped their third game in a row following a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Boston’s penalty troubles persisted, and their penalty kill continued to struggle, leading to the team’s first sub .500 record since 2018 (opening night this season excluded). Here’s how it went down:

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Boston Bruins Make Significant Lineup Changes Ahead of Road Trip Finale

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City, Boston Bruins Head Coach Jim Montgomery is making significant changes to the team’s top nine. Captain Brad Marchand will skate on the B’s top line alongside Elias Lindholm and David Pastrnak, replacing Pavel Zacha. Marchand is … Keep Reading

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