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Ullmark’s Willingness to Drop Gloves Brings Back Memories of Goalie Fights 

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By: Tim Dumas | Follow me on Twitter @TimDumas

He scores goals and does not hesitate to drop his gloves. Linus Ullmark not only stops pucks – sometimes with his head – at an elite level, but the Boston Bruins goalie is also showing his old-school side. 

Ullmark’s performance this season has one comparison: Ron Hextall, the recently fired general manager of … Keep Reading

31 Days Until Boston Bruins Season Opener: Doug Keans

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter: @_MikeSullivan

There it is! We’re at 31 days until the Boston Bruins face off against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals for their regular season opener. During this countdown, we’ve been blessed with guys like Patrice Bergeron (37), Shane Hnidy (34), David Krejci (46), and other notable players. 31 was a number that 20 different players wore in … Keep Reading

Who is the Best Goaltender in Bruins History?

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By: Gayle Troiani | Follow me on Twitter @LadyBruinsFan

“Most fans go wild when they see a goalie make what looks like a great save, but the chances are what they are seeing is a save that was made from being out of position.”

Mike Richter, New York Ranger goalie 1989-2003

Goaltenders are the most important player on a hockey team. Often described as agile … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Boston Wins First Stanley Cup!

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, March 29th, 1929, Boston became “World Champions” of hockey as one of my favorite vintage team pictures above showcases.

And boy did the B’s put on a show in capturing the franchise’s first ever Stanley Cup, beating the New York Rangers on back-to-back nights (one in Boston at their Garden and … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Goalie Eddie Johnston “Posts” Iron Man Season

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, March 22nd, 1964, goalie Eddie Johnston finishes an “iron man” season for the B’s between the pipes.

He becomes the last goaltender in NHL history to play every minute of every game in a season, albeit a losing one for Boston as the team finishes in the cellar with Johnston posting … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Jacques Plante “Ages” Into Record Books

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, March 4th, 1973, veteran NHL goaltender and Canadiens crease legend Jacques Plante planted himself between the pipes for the Boston Bruins for the first time.

And at age 44, he became the oldest B’s goalie to win a game and he did it in style by shutting out the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: A “Miracle On Ice” for Future Boston Players

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in hockey history, a group of future Bruins players (two pictured above front-and-center) played a pivotal part in perhaps the most memorable, if not magical, game of hockey in the last fifty years: the “Miracle On Ice” of February 22nd at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics.

As Al Michaels’ famous call reminds us every … Keep Reading

Top 5 GoalTenders In Boston Bruins History

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By: BNG Staff | Follow us on Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

The Boston Bruins have had some outstanding goalies in their time. Some were heroes of their decade; if you were to put them on the ice today, they probably wouldn’t be able to hold the same power. But there were others who were legends throughout time.

Knowing our past is what helps us bet on the … Keep Reading

Bruins Alumni Birthdays: December 7th, Gerry Cheevers

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On December 7th, NHL Hall of Famer and former Bruins goaltender Gerry Cheevers will be turning 81. Cheevers played 12 seasons for Boston (1965-1972, 1975-1980) and won two Stanley Cups in 1970 and 1972. Toronto initially drafted Cheevers in 1961, but Boston acquired Chevers in 1965 in the Intra-League Draft. Throughout his 12 seasons … Keep Reading

Should The Bruins Retire Tim Thomas’ Number?

By Joe Chrzanowski  |  Follow Me on Twitter @jchrz19

Whenever hockey fans get together to discuss whether a certain player’s number should be retired, the conversation is bound to get hot and heavy. When that player happens to be a goaltender, the discussion seems to be even more heated than it normally is for some reason? I’m not sure whether it is as simple as because goalies wear such a … Keep Reading

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