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Bruins Drop Season Finale, Turn Focus to Montreal

By John ⋅ April 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In their final game of the regular season, the Bruins lost 3-2 to the Devils after taking some of the game off, but since 15 of the 16 seeds had already been wrapped up (including all eight East slots), they could afford to get the extra rest. New Jersey got on the board just 1:47 [...]

Bruins Try to Shut Out Cancer at “Cuts for a Cause”

By Derek Slicis ⋅ April 8, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Shawn Thorton and 15 other Bruins took part in the fourth annual “Cuts for a Cause” Thursday at Ned Devines in Boston. Winning bidders were able to shave their favorite Bruin’s head in front of a huge audience. Shawn Thorton, Dennis Seidenberg, Tyler Seguin, Patrice Bergeron, Milan Lucic, Zdeno Chara, Andrew Ference, Chris Kelly, Rich [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Islanders, Wednesday April 6th

By Brian Kintz ⋅ April 6, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins (44-24-11) return home to TD Garden to host another team from the Empire State tonight, as the New York Islanders (30-37-12) come to Boston. On Monday night, the B’s traveled to the Big Apple to face off with the Rangers. The first 30 minutes went according to plan, earning themselves a three goal [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Maple Leafs, Thursday March 31st

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 31, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins (43-23-10) will round out the month of March this evening, hosting Phil Kessel and the Toronto Maple Leafs (35-32-10) at TD Garden. Boston made quick work of the defending champion Blackhawks Tuesday night, shutting them out 3-0 led by yet another stellar performance from goalie Tim Thomas. It was Thomas’s ninth shutout of [...]

Thomas, Bruins Shut Out Blackhawks (And Their Playoff Hopes)

By Greg ⋅ March 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Some times it’s just nice to play spoiler. The Boston Bruins worked on doing that Tuesday night as they matched up against the Chicago Blackhawks. While the Bruins already secured it’s playoff spot, the Blackhawks needed a win to help them stay afloat in the race for eighth place in the Western Conference. Chicago is [...]

Despite Good Performance, Bruins Fall to Rangers

By John ⋅ March 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins did pretty well defensively, but with a largely impotent offense, Boston fell to the New York Rangers 1-0. Tuukka Rask did well in goal, save for the one tip-in blemish. Just before, Michael Sauer of the Rangers, in the offensive zone, reached across the blue line to drag the puck towards him. Without [...]

Bruins Hab Not Looked Better Against Montreal

By John ⋅ March 24, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Montreal came to Boston looking to make a statement, and instead they laid a giant egg. They collapsed like the U.S. economy. And after losing to Boston 7-0, Montreal’s divisional hopes may have gone up in smoke. There was sure a lot to salivate over, so let’s get to it. It didn’t take long for [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Canadiens, Thursday March 24th

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 24, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

There’s a slightly important hockey game happening at the TD Garden this evening… you may have already heard about it. Tonight, the sixth and final meeting of two storied rivals hits Causeway Street with Northeast Division supremacy lying in the balance, as the Bruins (40-22-10) host the hated Montreal Canadiens (40-27-7). There sure is plenty [...]

Predators Top Bruins 4-3 in OT

By KC Downey ⋅ March 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

In their first of two games without 19-goal scorer Brad Marchand, who was suspended for his hit on R.J. Umberger Tuesday night, the Bruins took the ice Thursday night against the Predators It was their first trip to Nashville since 2009. Despite the loss of Marchand, the Bruins managed to net three goals in regulation, but as [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Blue Jackets, Tuesday March 15th

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

The Bruins (38-21-9) look to put their season-long four-game winless streak behind them tonight at Nationwide Arena, as they get set to take on the always pesky Columbus Blue Jackets (32-27-9). Boston finds themselves still clinging to the top spot in the Northeast Division, but their lead over rival Montreal has dwindled to just two [...]

Bruins Drop Their Fourth Straight After Blowing Lead to Islanders, Lose 4-2

By Erikk ⋅ March 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Winning streaks aren’t meant to last forever, but when they end, you certainly don’t expect to start on a losing streak. Unfortunately for the Boston Bruins, that’s exactly what’s happened as they dropped their fourth straight game after posting a seven-game winning streak, losing to the New York Islanders 4-2 on Long Island Friday night. [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Islanders, Friday March 11th

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With just 15 games left in their regular season, the Bruins (38-20-9) hope to right the ship tonight on Long Island, where they will kick off their four-game road trip at Nassau Coliseum against the New York Islanders (26-32-10). It’s been a long, bumpy road this week for the Black and Gold, coupling two division [...]

Sabres Outlast Bruins in OT, 4-3

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 11, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With all that’s going on off the ice in Bruinsland, it was hard to bring our focus back to the on-ice affairs of the team. Last night, the team’s focus seemed to be elsewhere also, as the B’s fell to the surging Buffalo Sabres, 4-3 in overtime, at the TD Garden. The B’s jumped out [...]

Ice Breakers: Bruins-Sabres, Thursday March 10th

By Brian Kintz ⋅ March 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

With so much Bruins (38-20-8) news happening off the ice over the last 48 hours or so, it’s hard to remember that the team still has plenty of work left to do on the ice, including tonight, when the B’s host the Buffalo Sabres (32-26-8) at TD Garden. So obviously, the focus since Tuesday night’s [...]

Criminal Investigation Launched Regarding Chara Hit