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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

The Low-to-High and High-to-Low Games are Clicking for the Bruins

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

The Boston Bruins lost four straight games before the holiday break and struggled to produce offense, scoring a combined seven goals. They have turned things around after the break and have now won four in a row after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 Tuesday night. 

During the four-game winning streak, they have … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Blue Jackets: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 in Columbus on Tuesday night. It’s the team’s fourth straight win, following four losses in a row prior to the holiday break. The win featured several players continuing to stay hot. 

A strong back half of the third period is what solidified this one for … Keep Reading

Trent Frederic has Become One of the Most Important Players for the Bruins

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

Trent Frederic had his career-best season last year, recording a line of 17-14-31 and was +28. He has kept the ball rolling into the 2023-24 season, building on his previous campaign. The Boston Bruins 2016 first-round pick has slowly developed his game since debuting during the 2018-19 season. 

The former University … Keep Reading

Evaluating Bruins Georgii Merkulov Through His First Two Games

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

For the entirety of the 2023-24 season, Boston Bruins fans urged for the call-up of highly touted prospect Georgii Merkulov. After a hot start with the Providence Bruins, posting a line of 14-16-30 through 31 games with Boston’s American Hockey League affiliate, the 23-year-old received the nod to the big Keep Reading

James van Riemsdyk at One Year for $1 Million Has Been a Steal for the Bruins

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

During this past off-season, the Boston Bruins signed forward James van Riemsdyk to a one-year $1 million deal. The former second-overall pick was coming off his NHL career’s second least productive season. 

In 61 games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, he had a line of 12-17-29. It’s clear he’s not the player … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Sabres: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins recorded their 20th win of the season, defeating the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 in Buffalo on Wednesday night. It was the team’s first game back from the holiday freeze, and it snapped their four-game losing streak.

The Bruins controlled much of the game and special teams is what reigned supreme. The … Keep Reading

The Bruins Have Played in Four Straight Overtime Games

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

When Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild ended tied at the end of regulation, the Bruins headed for extra hockey for the fourth straight game. Overtime has been no stranger to the Bruins this season. Tuesday’s extra period was the tenth in which the Bruins have played.

The overtime frenzy the Bruins … Keep Reading

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