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The Boston Bruins Goalie Carousel of 2021-2022

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By: Joe Travia | Follow me on Twitter @NHLJoeTravia

To say the Boston Bruins goaltending situation has been unpredictable the last nine months would be an understatement. After a second-round exit to the New York Islanders last year, franchise mainstay Tuukka Rask announced he was dealing with a torn labrum in his hip that would require surgery. The recovery would … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Boston Bruins: March 6th, 2012

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

With 17 games left before the playoffs, the Bruins skated into Toronto and looked to end a two-game skid. Boston was sitting around the top of the Eastern Conference, while Toronto was scraping at a Wild Card spot. Bruins forward Daniel Paille would miss his second straight game because of an upper-body injury. Due to a lower-body … Keep Reading

This Day in Bruins History: Jacques Plante “Ages” Into Record Books

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

On this day in Bruins history, March 4th, 1973, veteran NHL goaltender and Canadiens crease legend Jacques Plante planted himself between the pipes for the Boston Bruins for the first time.

And at age 44, he became the oldest B’s goalie to win a game and he did it in style by shutting out the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Boston Bruins: February 5th, 2012

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

On a Super Bowl Sunday matinee game, the Boston Bruins skated into Washington D.C and looked to snap a two-game losing streak against the Capitals. Boston was coming off a 2-1 loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, while Washington was coming off a 3-0 win against Montreal. One of the key storylines heading into this game was that … Keep Reading

Mark Your Bruins Calendar: 2022 Update Edition Part II

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By: Evan Michael | Follow me on Twitter @00EvanMichael

In the words of Boston Bruins Twitter: “February’s filled up.”

In the words of The Eagles: “Such a fine sight to see.” (And you don’t even have to be standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona to get the view!)

That being said, … Keep Reading

Top 5 GoalTenders In Boston Bruins History

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By: BNG Staff | Follow us on Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

The Boston Bruins have had some outstanding goalies in their time. Some were heroes of their decade; if you were to put them on the ice today, they probably wouldn’t be able to hold the same power. But there were others who were legends throughout time.

Knowing our past is what helps us bet on the … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins Ten Years Later: November 23rd, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Coming off a 1-0 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on November 21st, Boston looked to extend their winning streak to ten games when they visited the Buffalo Sabres on November 23rd. This was a much-anticipated matchup because of what happened the last time these two teams faced each other. On November 12th, … Keep Reading

Looking back at the ’11-’12 Bruins 10 Years Later: November 15th, 2011

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By: Jeff Playdon | Follow me on Twitter @PlaydonJeff

Heading into a game against a lethal New Jersey Devils team, the scorching hot Boston Bruins looked to extend their winning streak to six games. The Bruins were able to win their fifth straight after dominating Buffalo 6-2 on November 12th. Boston was heading into this game without defenseman Andrew Ference and Daniel … Keep Reading

Bruins Fans: Let’s Treat Our Goalies Right This Time

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By: Cameron Pierce | Follow me on Twitter @RealCamPierce

The Boston Bruins organization has entered a new era in the 2021-22 season, especially in the goaltending department. This year, for now at least, marks the first season that the Bruins will not be featuring Tuukka Rask in goal since the 2007-08 season. During his 14-year Bruins tenure, Rask posted impressive stats and performances, i.e., … Keep Reading

Ten Interesting Facts About the Boston Bruins

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By: BNG Staff | Follow Us On Twitter @BlackNGoldPod

Below are ten interesting things about the National Hockey League’s longest United States franchise team that may surprise you. The Boston Bruins are 6 time Stanley Cup Winners. They have won the President’s Trophy three times, the Conference Championship three times, and are 26-time division winners. The Bruins are one of the oldest … Keep Reading

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