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Was the Bruins Win Over the Panthers Last Week a Turning Point in the Season?

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

The Boston Bruins arrived in Florida last Saturday on the heels of a six-game losing streak. The club had not won a game since the new year. Their power play was dismal, clicking at only 12.6%. Both fans and players were frustrated with how the season was panning out until the team … Keep Reading

Wahlstrom Could Become a Key Role Player for the Bruins

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

The Boston Bruins claimed forward Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers on December 14th. He has appeared in five games since and has yet to record a point. He also has a -2 rating. 

Although his scoring performance thus far has been subpar, the former New York Islanders first-round pick has shown flashes of why he … Keep Reading

Bruins Make Changes to Struggling Power Play Units

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By: Jason Cooke | Follow me on X @cookejournalism

Boston Bruins interim head coach Joe Sacco didn’t mince words when speaking on the team’s lackluster power play (13.0%), which ranks 30th in the league. Whether it’s the combinations, positioning, or overall sense of urgency on what’s supposed to be two minutes of increased scoring opportunities plaguing both units, Boston’s bench boss acknowledges … Keep Reading

Recap: Boston Bruins Forward Oliver Wahlstrom’s Play Through Four Games

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By: Julia Simone | Follow me on Twitter / X @j_simone40

The Boston Bruins claimed 24-year-old Oliver Wahlstrom off waivers from the New York Islanders back on December 14th. The Portland, Maine native appeared in 27 games for the Islanders so far this season, registering two goals and two assists. Wahlstrom has played in 224 NHL career games posting 36 Keep Reading

Bruins Defeat the Sabres in Tractor Pull

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

The Boston Bruins defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 at TD Garden Saturday night in what was not a very exciting hockey game. Through two periods, there was a lot of stalemate hockey and few shots on goal. 

Action finally picked up in the third period, with both teams trading chances. The Bruins tilted the … Keep Reading

Questions Remain for Boston Bruins Forward Group

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

After a disastrous start to the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, that ultimately resulted in the firing of Head Coach Jim Montgomery, the Boston Bruins are figuring things out. The B’s have gotten at least a point in seven of their last ten games under Interim Head Coach Joe Sacco, and have shown … Keep Reading

Boston Bruins Place Tyler Johnson on Unconditonal Waivers

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

Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced on Thursday that forward Tyler Johnson has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of contract termination. Johnson appeared in nine games for the Bruins this season, recording two assists.

After attending training camp on a professional tryout (PTO), Johnson was signedKeep Reading

Boston Bruins Claim Forward Oliver Wahlstrom off of Waivers From New York Islanders

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

Fifteen years after he broke the internet as a nine-year-old with a ridiculous shootout goal, Oliver Wahlstrom is returning to TD Garden. The Portland, Maine native was claimed off of waivers by the Boston Bruins, after putting up four points in 27 games this season with the New York Islanders.

Wahlstrom was … Keep Reading

What Team Would Be the Most Difficult First-Round Matchup for the Bruins

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By: Ryan Duffy | Follow Me On Twitter @Rduffy26

With the Boston Bruins’ regular season concluding on April 13th against the Montreal Canadiens, Boston is set to make their seventh straight appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins have already clinched a playoff position and will likely finish as the first-place team in the NHL with a home-ice advantage in the … Keep Reading

Bruins: A Midseason Look At The 2018 NHL Draft

By: Spencer Fascetta                                                           Twitter: @PuckNerdHockey

The world of prospects is in full swing. With the World Juniors ending last week in Buffalo, and the World Under-18s taking place in the same timeframe, I felt it might be time to start talking about the next wave of NHL prospects, and how the Boston Bruins can continue to add to their already deep pool of youngsters. The B’s have 6 picks in … Keep Reading