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The Calgary Flames Burn the Boston Bruins in the First Game of the Second Half

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

Bruins fans were itching for hockey following a ten-day hiatus due to the 2023-24 NHL All-Star Game. They may have been ready to go for Tuesday night’s tilt against the Calgary Flames, but their team was not. Here’s how it happened:

Slow Start

The Flames started quickly, scoring two goals within 15 minutes … Keep Reading

Why Boston Bruins Defenseman Charlie McAvoy’s Value is Priceless

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

Charlie McAvoy has arguably been the Boston Bruins’ most important player for the last several seasons. The workhorse defenseman plays many different roles for the team on a nightly basis. His ability to contribute in many areas is a huge factor in the team’s winning ways. 

McAvoy can play in any situation and is … Keep Reading

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

Season Stats: 44 Keep Reading

Bruins @ Senators: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime on Thursday night in what was a frustrating night for the Bruins. They had to kill six penalties, most of which were questionable calls. They only received one power play of their own, but they did score.

Despite being outshot 37-23, Boston … Keep Reading

Bruins vs Avalanche: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 at TD Garden Thursday night in one of their most impressive wins of the season. Boston had a tremendous offensive opening period and played great team defense in the third period without yielding a goal.

David Pastrnak was the star of the show, recording the 16th … Keep Reading

Bruins David Pastrnak Skakes Off Tough Road Trip in Strong Showing Against Devils

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

A controversial missed shootout attempt, a pair of squandered breakaways, and a lackluster effort in overtime just about summed up David Pastrnak’s recent four-game road trip with the Boston Bruins. Though Pastrnak still collected four points in that span, the National Hockey League All-Star’s overall performance was overshadowed by his miscues. So when Pastrnak … Keep Reading

Bruins, Charlie McAvoy Snap Three-Game Skid With Overtime Victory Over St. Louis

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

The Boston Bruins have been no stranger to extra hockey throughout their four-game road trip. Since falling to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime last week to kick off the trip, the Bruins squandered their following two games in the overtime period in a developing theme of struggling to close out third periods. When the … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Golden Knights: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On Twitter @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost their third straight game in overtime, 2-1, to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights. It marked the third game of their four-game road trip, another heartbreaker, and a taste of frustration in their mouths.

This one was a goaltending duel as Jeremy Swayman and Logan Thompson both gave their teams … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Coyotes: Game Recap

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

First Period

The Boston Bruins lost 4-3 in overtime Tuesday night in the second game of a back-to-back. Besides the defeat, the headline of the night was the team list of Matt Poitras and Linus Ullmark to injury. Both players did not return and appeared to be in significant discomfort.

This one was … 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

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