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Thornton Kicks Ass in Place of Lucic

By ⋅ November 14, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

When Milan Lucic went down with a broken thumb almost a month ago it was a huge blow to the Bruins. Lucic is the type of player who isn’t known for his scoring or play-making ability, but more of his heart and intensity to get the Bruins into games. Since he has been out, the [...]

Bruins Back on Track Against Champs

By ⋅ November 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

It’s about time the Bruins started to look like they did last year. On Tuesday, the Black and Gold tore through the defending champion Penguins 3-0. In the 1st period, the Penguins had an early chance to pull ahead when Vladamir Sobotka was called for tripping just 2:04 in. But, they couldn’t capitalize and not [...]

Bruins’ Scoring Comes Out of Hibernation in Win Over Sabres

By ⋅ November 8, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

It – it being a power play goal – was bound to happen sooner or later. Fortunately for the Boston Bruins (7-7-2) and their league-worst power play unit, it came before history was made. After going six games with out a power play goal (0-for-20), the B’s avoided a seven-game power play drought, which would [...]

New Jersey Devils Condemn Bruins to 2-1 Loss

By ⋅ October 30, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

One has to wonder if the ups and downs will ever end for the Boston Bruins. Each of their wins has followed a loss and each of their losses has followed a win. Last night’s 2-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils didn’t change the pattern and, in fact, only served to highlight it further. [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Senators, Saturday 10-24

By ⋅ October 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Black and Gold travel north of the border Saturday for their first divisional game of the season against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place. Behind some stellar saves by backup Tuukka Rask, the Bruins were able to steal a point on Thursday night, eventually falling to the Flyers in a shootout, 4-3. For the [...]

Hurricanes Downgraded to Tropical Storm

By ⋅ October 4, 2009 ⋅ One comment

The Bruins got back on track and did what they do best (getting vengeance in the process), with a convincing 7-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, metaphorically giving them a Bill Bellichick t-shirt in return for last season’s playoff loss. With visions of evil still in their heads, the Bruins started aggressively, scoring three times [...]

Bruins Close Out Preseason on Sour Note

By ⋅ September 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

In a hard fought contest, the Bruins took a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jackets to conclude their preseason. The 1st period saw quick scoring as Matthew Calvert of Columbus slipped one through the legs of Boston goalie Tuukka Rask (best name ever) at just 2:42 into the game. Three and a half minutes in, [...]

Bruins 2009-2010 Season Preview: Forwards

By ⋅ September 15, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Last season, the Boston Bruins scored 274 goals, second only to the Detroit Red Wings’ 295. With Phil Kessel (36 goals), Michael Ryder (27), and Marc Savard (25) leading the way, the B’s coupled their smothering defense with a potent offense that earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference. While their efforts fell short, [...]

Bruins Beat Habs, Take 3-0 Series Lead

By ⋅ April 21, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

It appears that the Bruins might finally be ready to exorcise their demons and beat the Montreal Canadiens in a first round playoff series. Monday night in Montreal, the Bruins took a commanding 3-0 series lead with a crucial 4-2 win. With a win Wednesday night, the Bruins can eliminate the Canadiens in a series sweep [...]

Bruins Shut Out Ducks, 6-0

By ⋅ February 27, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins must really love that home cooking. For the second straight game, the Bruins emerged victorious in their own building after a 1-4-2 roadtrip. They beat the Ducks and now lead the Eastern Conference by nine points as the season’s regular season nears the home stretch. The Bruins earned their 42nd win in the [...]

Bruins Hold Off Canadiens for Win

By ⋅ February 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Since when could the Bruins win in Montreal? A week after the All-Star Game in Montreal, the Bruins returned to Canada for a date with the Habs. Goaltender Tim Thomas was solid in net, turning away 27 saves to lead the Bruins past the Canadiens 3-1. Dennis Wideman, Shawn Thornton, and Marc Savard (empty-netter) each [...]

Bruins Stay Hot, Bury Montreal 6-1

By ⋅ November 14, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Thursday night at the TD Banknorth Garden, ending a 12-game regular season losing streak to their Original Six rivals. On a night most of New England was fixated on the New England Patriots – New York Jets matchup in Foxboro, the B’s played one of their [...]

Savard, Bruins Salvage Point but Lose in Shootout

By ⋅ October 16, 2008 ⋅ One comment

Once again, the Bruins forced Montreal to play more hockey than the Habs had planned. Once again, the Bruins fell just short. After erasing a 3-0 lead that the Canadiens established in the first period, the Bruins were unable to spoil Montreal’s home opener when they were blanked by Carey Price in a shootout. The [...]

Bruins Back for (Much) More

By ⋅ September 25, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

With veterans healthy and youngsters one year wiser, the boys in black and gold are ready to build on a so-so 2007 campaign. Despite getting pummeled in Game 7 against the top seeded Canadiens, the bright spots throughout the season were far from scarce. Bruins Initially an Afterthought in 2007-08 After losing their leader early [...]

New Week, New Challenges

By ⋅ December 18, 2007 ⋅ Post a comment

After being excellent, last week, the Bruins are ready to run on all cylinders as they will face the Ottawa Senators, tonight, in Boston. Ottawa is one of the best teams in the NHL, and the least we can stay is that the Bruins will face a very stiff opposition tonight. Quick Notes: Alex Auld received [...]

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