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Bruins’ Make Four Roster Moves Amid 4 Nations Face-Off Break

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By: Ryan Jainchill | Follow me on Twitter / X @Jainchill_Ryan

Amid the NHL 4 Nations Face-off, the Boston Bruins made four roster transactions on Tuesday. The team recalled forward Matt Poitras and defenseman Michael Callahan, recalled forward Riley Tufte on an emergency basis, and goaltender Michael DiPietro to be a practice player for the Bruins during the break. All players will … Keep Reading

Bruins Firing on all Cylinders Ahead of Rematch With Rangers

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Just when the Boston Bruins look like they are down, they get right back up. A pair of lifeless losses to the tumbling Buffalo Sabres and high-flying Winnipeg Jets positioned Boston in a spot with which the club has grown familiar amid a season filled with extreme highs and lows.

But they bounced … Keep Reading

The Boston Bruins Blank the Minnesota Wild 3-0 for Their Second Straight Win

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

For the second straight game, the Boston Bruins looked like a completely different team. After a six-goal outburst against the New York Rangers, the Black and Gold put together one of their best defensive efforts of the season, shutting out the Minnesota Wild and propelling themselves closer to the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Here’s how it … Keep Reading

Boston’s David Pastrnak Awarded NHL First Star of January

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By: Chad Jones | Follow me on Twitter/X @ShutUpChadJones

Before the Boston Bruins took on the New York Rangers at TD Garden Saturday, the National Hockey League announced that David Pastrnak was named the First Star of the Month for January. In 14 games, Pastrnak was sensational, potting 11 goals and corralling 13 helpers. He was involved in a whopping 58.5% of the … Keep Reading

Bruins Forward Matt Poitras Benefitted from Time in Providence

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By: Tom Calautti | Follow me on Twitter @TCalauttis

On November 11, 2024, Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney sent shockwaves through his team’s fandom when he sent sophomore forward Matt Poitras down to Providence. Many fans (this writer included) weren’t happy at the time and thought Poitras deserved an opportunity to grind through his struggles and stay at the NHL level. Fast … Keep Reading

Could Fabian Lysell Be the Next Forward up from Providence?

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

Three years after being selected 21st overall in the 2021 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Fabian Lysell finally made his NHL debut with the Boston Bruins. Lysell slotted into the lineup on December 28th, for the second half of a back-to-back, home & home against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Bruins desperately needed a spark, … Keep Reading

Bruins Defeat the Lightning 6-2 on the back of Swayman

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 at TD Garden on Tuesday night. The game was closer than the score indicated, and their goaltender, Jeremy Swayman, made 43 saves in the victory. 

It was a busy day for the Black and Gold, with the team making multiple roster transactions, including placing Charlie … Keep Reading

Bruins Recall Matt Poitras and Michael Callahan From Providence

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

At last, the Boston Bruins are bringing up one of the kids to the big club. After recently announcing the call-up of veteran AHL forward Vinni Lettieri, Bruins brass is now bringing up one of their most promising blue-chip youngsters in Matt Poitras, as announced by the team on Tuesday. Michael Callahan has also been recalled … Keep Reading

Why Recalling Matt Poitras Is the Boston Bruins Best Option for Offense

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By: Eamonn McLean | Follow me on Twitter/X @EamonnMcLean44

After winning a spot on the Boston Bruins roster out of training camp, Matt Poitras was eventually sent down to the American Hockey League’s Providence Bruins to further develop. Poitras played in 14 games with Boston, registering a goal, three assists, and a -4 rating.

After a slow start to life in the AHL that saw … Keep Reading

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