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Bruins vs Rangers: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost 2-1 in overtime to the New York Rangers Saturday night at TD Garden. It was a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings. It was also the third straight overtime game for Boston.

Both teams were playing in the second half of a back-to-back as the … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Devils: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins were defeated 2-1 in overtime by the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night. It was the Bruins’ first game in four days and the first without Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy, who are both day-to-day.

Boston played a solid defensive game supported by Jeremy Swayman, but they just couldn’t bury their offensive … Keep Reading

Facing Adversity is a Good Thing For the Bruins

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins started their centennial season white hot. But, recently, the team has slowed down a bit and dealt with some injuries in the process. The injury bug has affected the team all season but was not as impactful as now.  

Last year’s team had as close to a perfect campaign … Keep Reading

Bruins Matt Poitras Benched in Third Period Following Healthy Scratch

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

It all happened so fast for Matt Poitras. In the span of five months, the 19-year-old OHL standout landed a roster spot with the Boston Bruins and has yet to look back. The 2022 second-round pick got a hot start in Boston, showcasing his raw offensive talent while posting 11 points in … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Blue Jackets: Game Recap

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By: Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins lost their third straight game to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 Monday night. It was arguably the worst performance of the season in a complete disaster of a game.

There was too much standing around and a lack of intensity all night. They completely lacked structure, which has been a … Keep Reading

Through 15 Games, Zacha and Coyle Are Filling the Shoes of Bergeron and Krejci

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The center position was the biggest question surrounding the Bruins going into the 2023-24 season. With Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci retiring, two enormous vacancies were left to fill. 

Pavel Zacha and Charlie Coyle were the only centers penciled into the lineup coming into this season. And they have more than answered the bell, filling … Keep Reading

Bruins @ Sabres: Game Recap

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By Andrew Bluestein | Follow Me On X (Formerly Twitter) @adbblue

The Boston Bruins improved to 12-1-2 Tuesday night after defeating the Buffalo Sabers 5-2. The team got the message from head coach Jim Montgomery, who made them skate “Herbies” at practice on Monday. Montgomery said he thought they looked “tired” against the Montreal Canadiens in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime loss.

The Balck and Gold … Keep Reading

Bruins Announce Poitras is Here to Stay

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

After nine games of wondering, we finally have confirmation that Matt Poitras is here to stay. Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery spoke with the media before Tuesday’s optional skate, saying, “(Poitras) is sticking around.”

The Poitras hype train began picking up steam after his third season with the OHL’s Guelph Storm, where he … Keep Reading

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