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Goaltending Demons of the Bruins’ Playoff Past

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By: Steve McClure | Follow me on Twitter / X @stmcclure1993

Every generation of Bruins’ fans—in one particular year or another—has come to suffer the springtime sting of facing an opposing goaltender who comes to haunt their dreams. The goalie who makes dazzling and unlikely stops just when you think your favorite Bruins’ team is turning the corner or ready to advance. The netminder who … Keep Reading

Vezina: The Case for Boston Bruins’ Linus Ullmark

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By: Mike Sullivan | Follow me on Twitter @_MikeSullivan

Coming into the 2022-2023 Boston Bruins season, expectations for this team were all over the place, and rightfully so. With an aging core in Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, and Brad Marchand, coupled with injuries to key players such as Charlie McAvoy, Brad Marchand, and Matt Grzelcyk, many people took the stance in saying that this … 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

Boston Bruins Tuukka Rask Wins 300th NHL Game

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By: Andrew Taverna | Follow me on Twitter @andrewtaverna

Tuukka Rask is statistically at the top of many categories in his career. Last night’s 4-1 win over the New York Islanders put him in another impressive statistical group when he won his 300th NHL game. 

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On This Day In Bruins History: Jacques Plante!

A Look at the Bruins in the Hockey Hall of Fame(Photo Credit: NHL.com)

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

It’s not too often a legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender can also share the spotlight in Boston Bruins history. Even if only for a minute.

That’s exactly what happened when NHL Hall of Famer Jacques Plante was traded to the B’s in the twilight of his hockey career in early 1973. And on this day — March 28th — … Keep Reading