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Bruins @ Maple Leafs: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. It marked the third win in three games against the Leafs this season. It’s exactly what the Doctor ordered after coming off their worst performance of the season, losing 5-1 to the New York Islanders on Saturday night. 

Jeremy … Keep Reading

How Boston’s Mason Lohrei Rebounded From Subpar Effort to Score Game-Winner

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

Mason Lohrei doesn’t expect every game he plays to be perfect. But one thing is certain for the Boston Bruins rookie blueliner: when he does have a performance that is rough around the edges, his next game will be five times better. That’s exactly what happened in Boston’s 5-4 win … Keep Reading

Morgan Geekie’s Hat Trick Pushes Bruins Past Knights

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

The Boston Bruins finally got what they were looking for. Coming into Thursday night’s clash with the Vegas Golden Knights, the slumping Bruins were 3-2-5 in their last ten games, including a four-game road trip where they escaped with just one win. Blown third-period leads, uncharacteristic penalties, and a lack of urgency … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Kraken: Game Recap

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

The Boston Bruins ended their four-game western road trip with yet another inexcusable 4-3 shootout loss to the Seattle Kraken Monday night. Boston surrendered another third-period lead and couldn’t find a way to close out the game. 

It was the sixth game in a row that the game went beyond regulation. After … 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 Card: Defense and Goalies

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

As we wait patiently for the all-star break to end and Bruins hockey to return, I thought it might be a good idea to give the team their grades for the first half of the 2023-24 NHL season. Here’s how I evaluated Boston’s defensemen and goalies:

Brandon Carlo

Season Stats: 44 Keep Reading

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

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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

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

Although Inconsistent, the Bruins have Been Productive on the Power Play

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

The Boston Bruins have been streaky on the power play this season but have also been productive at the same time. They currently have the fourth-highest power-play percentage in the league at 27.5%. The numbers may not seem accurate as the man advantage has not necessarily passed the eye test during many games … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins and the Tough Month Ahead of Them

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

After starting the season 22-7-6, the Boston Bruins kicked off the new year with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Now 23-7-6, the Bruins are in first place in the Atlantic Division and a point ahead of the New York Rangers for first overall in the Eastern Conference. The … Keep Reading

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