Bringing You News About The Boston Bruins

Tag: Jim Montgomery (Page 11 of 32)

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

(Photo Credit: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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

(Photo Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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 Recall Brandon Bussi From AHL Affiliate Providence

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

(Photo Credit: Mark Stockwell / The Boston Globe)

Per Mark Divver of New England Hockey Journal, the Boston Bruins recalled goalie Brandon Bussi Thursday morning from AHL affiliate Providence. Linus Ullmark exited in overtime of Tuesday night’s game against the Arizona Coyotes with what appeared to be a lower-body injury. The defending Vezina Trophy winner needed a lot … Keep Reading

Coyle’s Defensive Game Has Vastly Improved With the Bruins

(Photo Credit: Marta Lavandier/AP Photo)

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

At the 2019 NHL trade deadline, GM Don Sweeney traded Ryan Donato and a fifth-round pick for Charlie Coyle. It has undoubtedly been one of the best trades Sweeney has made, and Coyle has been an essential player since he’s been with the Black and Gold. 

With Patrice Bergeron retiring this past off-season, the … Keep Reading

More Special Teams Time for Frederic Could Help the Bruins

(Photo Credit:  Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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

Matt Poitras ‘Really Good’ in First Game Back With Bruins

(Photo Credit: Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

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

Matt Poitras hasn’t missed a beat after missing eight games with the Boston Bruins due to joining Team Canada for the 2024 World Junior Championship. After posting a line of 5-8-13 in 27 games before the team decided to send him to Gothenburg, Sweden, the 19-year-old rookie didn’t waste any time finding the … Keep Reading

Trent Frederic Stays Hot, Bruins Erupt For Seven Goals Over Lightning

(Photo Credit: Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

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

TD Garden has been a goals galore in 2024. After a wild 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday that included six first-period tallies, the Boston Bruins returned to home ice for another high-scoring matchup on Saturday night with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite allowing a goal just 21 seconds into the … Keep Reading

Bruins Assign Georgii Merkulov to Providence, Recall Jesper Boqvist

(Photo Credit: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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

With Matt Poitras competing in the 2024 World Junior Championships for Canada, Boston Bruins fans wondered what would happen to recent call-up Georgii Merkulov when Poitras returned from the tournament. On Saturday afternoon, Bruins fans got their answer. Ahead of the team’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD … Keep Reading

What Happens on the Bruins Blueline When Forbort Returns?

(Photo Credit: Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports)

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

The Boston Bruins have dealt with numerous injuries on the blueline this season. Because of that, they have used a total of nine different defensemen and haven’t had a consistent lineup of pairings on the back end. The latest defenseman to suffer an injury is Derek Forbort, who was placed on LTIR … Keep Reading

Kevin Shattenkirk’s Increased Confidence Sparks Offensive Jolt For Boston

(Photo Credit: Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

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

« Older posts Newer posts »