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The Boston Bruins Fall to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Brad Marchand’s 1,000th Game

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

Brad Marchand was the story last night as he suited up for his 1,000th NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The TD Garden crowd buzzed with electricity and fervor as they celebrated their captain’s milestone night. Here’s how it went down:

Marchand honored for his 1,000th Game

Things got off to an emotional start for … Keep Reading

Bruins vs. Canucks: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 at TD Garden Thursday night in a battle between the top two teams in the league. It was all Boston in this one from start to finish, as they controlled the play all night long. They played as close to perfect as you can in the … Keep Reading

Column: Why the Bruins Shouldn’t Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline

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

The National Hockey League trade deadline is almost a month away, and the Boston Bruins have decisions to make before the 3 p.m. cutoff on March 8th. Boston clearly should not be a seller in the NHL marketplace—the B’s are tied for first place in the league with 71 points coming out … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Midseason Report Cards: Forwards

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

We’re more than halfway through the 2023-24 NHL season, and that means it’s grading time. I already gave midseason grades to the defensemen and goalies of the Boston Bruins, and now it’s time to grade the forwards. Here’s what I have:

Johnny Beecher

Season Stats: 39 games, five goals, two assists, seven points

Grade: 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 @ 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

The Bruins Have Been Able to Respond to Adversity Recently

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

One of the best ways to determine whether a hockey team is great is by looking at how the team responds after allowing a goal. During the last few games, the Bruins have been able to get punched in the mouth and respond. Let’s take a look at how they’ve been able … Keep Reading

More Special Teams Time for Frederic Could Help the Bruins

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

Trent Frederic has continued to have a career season, proving why he was well worth being a first-round selection. He hasn’t accumulated much special team time this season, however, that has changed as of late. 

He recorded his first goal on the man advantage in the team’s 7-3 win over … Keep Reading

Kevin Shattenkirk’s Increased Confidence Sparks Offensive Jolt For Boston

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

Last summer, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney took a deep dive into the bargain bin. Among others, Sweeney took a chance on James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, and grizzled veteran Kevin Shattenkirk, spending roughly $4.05 million towards the 2023-24 cap hit between the three free agent signings. As the Bruins are 37 games … Keep Reading

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