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In Hindsight, 2020 Playoffs Looked Like Many Past Bruins Campaigns

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

There’s no masking it for the Boston Bruins.

Not now during the pandemic of 2020. Not then during the pandemonium of 2019 (pictured above). And not way-back-when, panning back to the mid 70’s, late 80’s, early 90’s and forgettable “00” oughts (when the team was often panned).

When it comes to playoff … Keep Reading

The Potential Curtain Call For The Boston Captain

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By: Bob Ferns | Follow Me On Twitter @bob_ferns

Zdeno Chara is not considering retirement.

“I feel strong physically. I’m positive, and I believe I can still play this game and contribute to the team. I want to stay in Boston. I want to be a Boston Bruin. I want to continue to lead by example and share my experiences with the younger players. That hasn’t changed. … Keep Reading

Question Marks Surround Left Side Of Bruins’ Second Defense Pair

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By: Patrick Donnelly | Follow me on Twitter @PatDonn12

With the Boston Bruins’ President’s Trophy-winning 2019-20 season now over, general manager Don Sweeney and the rest of the Boston brass head into the offseason with several question marks looming over the roster. How will management address the lack of depth scoring (again)? What will happen with the team’s restricted free agents? Or … Keep Reading

Strategies for Game Five: How The Bruins Can Come Out On Top

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By Carrie Young | Follow me on Twitter @carrieyoung512

The Bruins have found themselves in a 3-1 hole in their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Digging themselves out of it will be a difficult process, but it certainly isn’t impossible for the President’s Trophy winners. Some of the most important things are to play confidently and for the players … Keep Reading

This is Not the Bruins’ 2011 Veteran Core’s Last Hurrah

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By: Lydia Murray | Follow Me on Twitter @lydia_murray12

It’s no secret that the Bruins’ veteran core is aging. They’re all in their thirties at this point, or in Zdeno Chara’s case, forties. That’s why, with the Bruins being pushed to the brink of elimination from the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Lightning, many fans are saying this is probably we’ll see … Keep Reading

Bruins Cassidy Makes Questionable Changes, Officials Make Questionable Calls

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By: Jack Gotsell | Follow me on Twitter @jackgotsell

The Bruins made drastic changes heading into Game three of their second-round playoff tilt versus the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game did not go as planned for the black and gold, and the Bruins faithful were left questioning the changes made by Bruce Cassidy, the calls by referees, and the officials’ overall performance.

Cassidy’s biggest head-scratching change was … Keep Reading

Boston vs. Tampa Bay Second Round Series Preview

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By: Leon Lifschutz | Follow me on Twitter @LeonLifschutz

The two best teams in the Eastern Conference will meeting in round 2. Tampa Bay slayed their 2019 demon by handling the Columbus Blue Jackets in 5 games. Meanwhile, Boston stayed the course by dispatching Carolina for the second year in row in just 5 games after a lackluster round-robin performance. This second round match-up … Keep Reading

Can The Boston Bruins Win A Cup With Jaroslav Halak?

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By: Maria from Watertown | Follow me on Twitter @mariaofh2otown

The moment we were all waiting for finally arrived nearly a week ago when the Boston Bruins started their quest for the 2020 Stanley Cup against the Carolina Hurricanes.  If fans had been able to buy a ticket Game 4 of the series, the third period alone would have been … Keep Reading

Bruins Halak And Defense Doing Just Fine In Rask’s Absence

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By Jack Cinquegrana | Follow me on Twitter @bruinschewy

On Saturday, August 15, Tuukka Rask opted out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and of the NHL’s bubble in Toronto to return home to be with his family.

In two games, he let up six goals … Keep Reading

Chara’s Time To Sit? Time For Bruins To Look To The Future

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By: Jack Gotsell | Follow me on twitter @jackgotsell

Zdeno Chara is in his 14th season with and as captain of the Boston Bruins. Although we have come to love “Big Z’s” presence on the ice, Chara’s play has declined and a few hard to ask questions have arised. Is it time to sit Zdeno Chara? What is Chara’s future with the black and gold?

In … Keep Reading

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