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New York Rangers - Inside Hockey
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 29, 2025 | Anaheim Ducks, New York Rangers At some point, the games of a losing team simply don’t matter anymore, aside from for player-development purposes. That’s when talk shifts away from “playoff” hopes and towards “we’re spoilers” reality. Friday night, the Ducks had that chance, as they took on the...
Nazem Kadri - Inside Hockey
Flames Looking for the Last Pieces to the Puzzle by | Feb 11, 2024 | Calgary Flames The sport of hockey can be related to in terms of putting together a large jigsaw puzzle. If you have all the pieces in front of you and they fit properly, then you can assemble a nice picture of something and feel a sense of accomplishment in completing a project. ...
Arizona Coyotes - Inside Hockey
Ranking the Central Division Goalie Tandems by | Nov 25, 2022 | Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Utah Hockey Club, Winnipeg Jets It’s hard to believe that as we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, the NHL season is now about one-quarter done and playoff implications are already shaping up. There have been many surprises and some not-so surprises so far entering the third month of the...
Mats Zuccarello - Inside Hockey
by Bob Fina | Mar 4, 2022 | Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Photo Galleries The visiting Minnesota Wild defeated the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 5-4 during regulation.
Claude Julien - Inside Hockey
Sullivan’s Faith Rewarded as Penguins Even Series by | Aug 4, 2020 | Inside Hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins A best-of-five playoff series is a different situation than a best-of-seven. There’s less margin for error. One loss and the urgency rises quickly; with just one more, a team knows they’re on the brink, staring down the end of their season. So, when the heavily...
Total Team Effort Gives Bruins A Victory Heading Into The Christmas Break
Most people will feast upon turkey or ham this holiday season but the black and gold faithful of Causeway Street plan on carbo-loading with Pasta and lots of it. Boston Bruins sixth year right winger David Pastrnak currently leads the National Hockey League with 28 goals.
Malcolm Subban - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Nov 5, 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Photo Galleries, Vegas Golden Knights The Columbus Blue Jackets lose 2-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.
Ray Bourque - Inside Hockey
by Andrew Bensch | Apr 28, 2019 | Archived Features, Homepage, San Jose Sharks June 2019 will mark 18 years since the greatest singular moment in NHL history. On June 9, 2001, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup, by winning Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils. Avalanche defenseman Ray Bourque had played 22 seasons without winning the...
Thanks To Physical Play, Boston Dominates Toronto In Game Two
In one of the most lackluster and lazy games in recent memory, the Bruins lost Game One of the first round of the playoffs to the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 4 to 1. The Bruins mismanaged the puck in all three zones of play, turning it over countless times and allowing the Leafs to capitalize on multiple odd man rushes and breakaways.
Dan Girardi - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Apr 14, 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Photo Galleries, Tampa Bay Lightning The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Blue Jackets lead the series against the Presidents’ Trophy winner 3-0 .
Bruins Successful As Team and Individuals
With their 6 to 3 thwarting of the New York Rangers on Wednesday, the Boston Bruins did more than pick up their 47th win of the year; they made a statement. That statement is: they are team to be reckoned with. Donning the second best record in the league, behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Bruins played solid team hockey on both ends of the ice. Due to this team style of play, many individual Bruins were able to achieve individual career goals last night.
Marc Savard - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Mar 28, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey, NHL With their 6 to 3 thwarting of the New York Rangers on Wednesday, the Boston Bruins did more than pick up their 47th win of the year; they made a statement. That statement is: they are team to be reckoned with. Donning the second best record in the league, behind only...
Craig Janney - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Mar 28, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey, NHL With their 6 to 3 thwarting of the New York Rangers on Wednesday, the Boston Bruins did more than pick up their 47th win of the year; they made a statement. That statement is: they are team to be reckoned with. Donning the second best record in the league, behind only...
Barry Pederson - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Mar 28, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey, NHL With their 6 to 3 thwarting of the New York Rangers on Wednesday, the Boston Bruins did more than pick up their 47th win of the year; they made a statement. That statement is: they are team to be reckoned with. Donning the second best record in the league, behind only...
Don Cherry - Inside Hockey
by Brian Kennedy | Mar 2, 2019 | Anaheim Ducks, Homepage, NHL, Vegas Golden Knights It never really hit me how much hockey has changed until seeing the Golden Knights, and their fans, at Honda Center in Anaheim for a Friday night contest. Now, don’t mistake this: I’ve been to Vegas to see a game. It was a spectacle. Frankly, a ridiculous one. Perhaps...
Tuuka Rask - Inside Hockey
by Brian Kennedy | Feb 17, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, NHL The LA Kings held in tough against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night as the Kings celebrated Chinese Heritage Night. The guys from Beantown were fresh off a win against the Ducks a day prior. The Kings had faced Vancouver on Thursday and salvaged a point for a...
Despite Top Line's Offense, Bruins Lose In Shoot Out
Some say that a break from a physical sport, such as hockey, is needed to allow the body to heal. Others will argue that an extended period of rest can result in subpar play. At times in last night’s shoot out loss against the Winnipeg Jets, the Boston Bruins exemplified both examples. “I felt pretty good,” Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron said when asked if his line felt too much rust [from the break].
Bruins Win, Rask Ties Franchise Record
Throughout his illustrious career, Boston Bruins netminder Tuukka Rask has faced shots from NHL all-stars, up and coming super stars, and future hall of famers. He also faced his fair share of shots from critics, naysayers, and doubters. When you play for a town as sports driven as Boston and for a team with such a storied past, the Bruins were founded in 1924 and were one of the original six hockey teams, you have to realize that people are going to scrutinize your every move.
Cam Neely - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Jan 1, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Photo Galleries The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in the 2019 Bridgestone Winter Classic Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. Final attendance was announced at a sold out 76,126, which made it the second-largest crowd for an NHL game. It...
Johnny Bucyk - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Jan 1, 2019 | Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Photo Galleries The Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in the 2019 Bridgestone Winter Classic Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. Final attendance was announced at a sold out 76,126, which made it the second-largest crowd for an NHL game. It...
Bruins Win and Three Players Have Milestone Nights
Thanks in large part to special teams and a solid defensive effort, the Boston Bruins were able to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 at TD Garden. After a lackluster first period, which was devoid of any real entertainment, the Bruins and Ducks finally decided to play some hockey in the second period. The Bruins scored twice on the man advantage Thursday night: both power play goals coming in the second frame.
Bruins Raise Number 16 To The Rafters
The Boston Bruins retired their 11th number in club history on Thursday evening when they raised Rick “Nifty” Middleton’s number 16 to the rafters. Middleton played 12 seasons with the Bruins from 1976-1988. In the 881 games he played donning the black and gold sweater he amassed 402 goals and 496 assists for 898 points.
Rick Middleton - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Nov 30, 2018 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey The Boston Bruins retired their 11th number in club history on Thursday evening when they raised Rick “Nifty” Middleton’s number 16 to the rafters. Middleton played 12 seasons with the Bruins from 1976-1988. In the 881 games he played donning the black and gold...
Terry O’Reilly - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Nov 30, 2018 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey The Boston Bruins retired their 11th number in club history on Thursday evening when they raised Rick “Nifty” Middleton’s number 16 to the rafters. Middleton played 12 seasons with the Bruins from 1976-1988. In the 881 games he played donning the black and gold...
Phil Esposito - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Nov 30, 2018 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey The Boston Bruins retired their 11th number in club history on Thursday evening when they raised Rick “Nifty” Middleton’s number 16 to the rafters. Middleton played 12 seasons with the Bruins from 1976-1988. In the 881 games he played donning the black and gold... by Anthony Garofalo | Dec 12, 2016 | Archived Features, Books, Boston Bruins, Homepage, Product Reviews There are moments in our lives that define us.
Bruins' Net Halak-ed Up Tight
Is there a goalie controversy brewing in Boston? The first month of play has seen the Boston Bruins skate to a 5-2-2 record. Bruins starting goaltender Tuukka Rask has been between the pipes for 5 of those games, posting a 3-2-0 record with a 3.38 and .901 save percentage. Going into last night’s game, Rask’s counterpart, backup goalie Jaroslav Halak, has made the most of his playing time, leading the Bruins to a 2-0-2 record with a 1.74 GAA and a 9.33 save percentage.
Drew Stafford - Inside Hockey
Photo Gallery: Devils vs Flyers (10/20/2018) by | Oct 21, 2018 | New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Photo Galleries The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting New Jersey Devils by a score of 5-2 during regulation.
Top Line Not Enough As Bruins Fall in Overtime
The Boston Bruins scored six times against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1, and since that offensive explosion they have struggled to find the back of the net, only lighting the lamp a total of 3 times over their next two games. They lost both of those games. The Bruins have relied too much on their top line of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, and David Pastrnak for offense.
Rask Looks Good in Bruins Loss
The key to real estate is location, location, location. They key to winning playoff hockey games is having a goaltender that comes up with timely saves. After a shaky first round, that saw the Boston Bruins eke out a 4 games to 3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask looked mediocre at best.
Lee Stempniak - Inside Hockey
by Bob Fina | Apr 5, 2018 | Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, Photo Galleries The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the visiting Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 4-3 during regulation. Three Star Selections: 1st Claude Giroux (#28 PHI) 2nd Sean Couturier (#15 PHI) 3rd Taylor Leier (#22 PHI) online pharmacy buy xenical no insurance with best prices...
Kyle Turris - Inside Hockey
by Neal McHale | Feb 22, 2018 | Homepage, NHL, Ottawa Senators The NHL trade deadline, set for Monday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. E.T., is the last chance for teams to look outside the organization for help ahead of the postseason. Thus far, deals have trickled in from day-to-day, but most are of the rental variety. The Dion...
Bruins Come Together, Earn Point In OT Loss
Hockey is truly a team sport. You need a solid effort from every player on the roster in order to win in the NHL. Every position needs to contribute. A goalie may be able to “steal” you a game by making mind boggling saves, but if the offense doesn’t score then it is all for naught. If the offense is clicking and running on all cylinders but the defense or goaltending is soft, then you won’t secure the victory.
Cody McLeod - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Nov 7, 2017 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, NHL, Photo Galleries The Columbus Blue Jackets lose 3-1 to the Nashville Predators Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey) by Heath Whelan | Nov 13, 2015 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey When the Boston Bruins signed goalie Tuukka Rask to an eight-year deal worth $56 million in 2013, they cemented their goaltender position for the foreseeable future.
Zane McIntyre - Inside Hockey
by Rachel Lewis | Oct 30, 2017 | Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL, Photo Galleries The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Boston Bruins in a 4-3 shootout Monday, October 30, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey) by Heath Whelan | Oct 26, 2016 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey Stability at every position, especially goaltending, is an important attribute to have on any championship hockey team.
Bruins Young Guns Are Getting It Done
As ACDC’s “Back In Black” echoes throughout the TD Garden, the old adage “if the music is too loud, you’re too old” comes to mind. NHL hockey, like loud music, is for the young guys. Gone are the days of the large, lumbering power forwards and here to stay are the speedy skilled wingers and quick, puck moving defensemen.
Clarke MacArthur - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Apr 24, 2017 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey The first round playoff series between the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators had close games (all six games were decided by one goal), a lot of extra hockey (four of the six games went to overtime, including a double overtime Game 5), and heartbreak for the Bruins...
Darryl Sutter - Inside Hockey
by Neal McHale | Mar 2, 2017 | Homepage, Los Angeles Kings, NHL There was a time when Jarome Iginla in anything but a flaming ‘C’ jersey–with a smaller ‘C’ stitched on the upper left corner–seemed taboo. On Thursday though, the 39-year-old will make his debut as a member of the Los Angeles... by Heath Whelan | Feb 10, 2016 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey It was a bitter night in Boston, and not solely because of the winds whipping off of Causeway Street.
Alexander Burmistrov - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Mar 1, 2017 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey One is an incident, two’s a coincidence, three’s a pattern, and seven out of eight, including four straight at home, is a winning streak. The Boston Bruins have looked like a different team since firing Claude Julien and promoting former assistant Bruce Cassidy to...
Peter Holland - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Mar 1, 2017 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey One is an incident, two’s a coincidence, three’s a pattern, and seven out of eight, including four straight at home, is a winning streak. The Boston Bruins have looked like a different team since firing Claude Julien and promoting former assistant Bruce Cassidy to...
simon gagne - Inside Hockey
by Bob Fina | Jan 19, 2017 | Philadelphia Flyers, Photo Galleries, Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni and Philadelphia Flyers Alumni game ended in a 3-3 tie. Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni Roster Philadelphis Flyers Alumni Roster Goalie Jocelyn Thibault (#1) Defenseman Grant Jennings (#3) Defenseman Jeff Chychrun (#6) Defenseman Kim...
Dennis Seidenberg. Zdeno Chara
by Heath Whelan | Nov 23, 2016 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Inside Hockey, NHL Although the St. Louis Blues are off to a good start, they’re currently in second place in the Western they possess an 11-6-3 record, there’s no doubt that they miss the physical presence and leadership of their former captain, David Backes. Before signing with the...
National Hockey League - Inside Hockey
Brodeur: A Night to Remember by | Feb 11, 2016 | Homepage, New Jersey Devils The atmosphere at Prudential Center on February 9, 2016, was filled with a heightened level of excitement. Fans in a sea of #30 jerseys were nervous and excited as they rushed to get to Prudential Center by 6PM. Outside of the arena, in the cold, bitter air, one...
penalty kill - Inside Hockey
by Diana Driscoll | Apr 19, 2015 | Homepage, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins, who played a disastrous game in the series opener against the New York Rangers, proved that they are not out of the fight as the team defeated the Blueshirts 4-3 and evened the series Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. It was a much... by Heath Whelan | Jan 3, 2015 | Boston Bruins, NHL Stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason; they are oversimplified ideas based on truths.
Daniel Paille - Inside Hockey
by Anthony Garofalo | Apr 15, 2015 | Boston Bruins, NHL While most of us around Beantown will be enjoying the Stanley Cup playoffs from the comfort of our own homes, the folks associated with the Boston Bruins are already eager to get a jumpstart on next season. When the team spoke to the media on breakup day down at the...
Craig Cunningham - Inside Hockey
by Anthony Garofalo | Mar 2, 2015 | Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Homepage, Tampa Bay Lightning Around here, National Hockey League trade deadlines equate to uneventful happenings and complacent behavior. That has become the status quo around the Boston Bruins’ organization for the last several years. To a certain extent, the “make a deal just to make a deal”...
Hockey Fight Cancer - Inside Hockey
by Heath Whelan | Oct 29, 2014 | Boston Bruins, Homepage, Minnesota Wild People have debated if there is a place for fighting in hockey since the sport was created. Wayne Gretzky, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time (there’s a group of New Englanders who would lobby for Bobby Orr) has gone on record as saying that...
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