Bruins Shouldn’t Panic About Game 3
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Philadelphia IS Boston Strong
The stadium was quiet. The fans knew there would be a tribute. They waited patiently in silence until a lone Philadelphia fan let out an audible scream: “BOSTON!” The Wells…
Attempting To Explain The Struggles Of Milan Lucic
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Why the Buffalo Sabres are dangerous to playoff teams
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Deciphering the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Mentality
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Boston Bruins Battling Complacency
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Boston Bruins: 2013 Midseason Grades
We’re a judgmental bunch.
That’s not to say that we think we’re better than anyone or that our opinion matters more, but as a society, we judge. It’s the nature of the beast and a big part of being a sports fan. From the comfort of our couches, seats and press box viewing areas, we have this unfair advantage to tell someone that they’re doing something wrong and be perfectly okay with saying it.
It’s a little much at times, but it’s expected. The players and the coaches get it and put up with it every day when they open up their favorite sports blog or read their favorite column on their iPad or Kindle. God forbid they see what’s being said on Twitter.
So here’s our contribution of guilt-free, good ol’ fashioned judging. The Boston Bruins started out the truncated 2013 NHL season with full marks. They’ve been very good but still have plenty more to show. What follows is a player-by-player midseason report card of the players and coaches, 24 games in.
Bruins Schedule Set To Intensify
As the calendar turns and a new month begins, the Boston Bruins find themselves in an interesting spot. Currently sitting 4th in the East, the Bruins have put together an…
Will the Boston Bruins Ever Fix Their Power Play?
There isn’t much to say about the 2013 Boston Bruins that hasn’t already been said—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Prior to Tuesday night’s 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Rangers, the team was off to its best ten-game start in franchise history (8-1-1) behind a torrid goaltender tandem, contributions from all four lines and shrewd coaching from Claude Julien. For right now, the players are clicking and the Bruins are quickly becoming powerhouses of the Eastern Conference. So why does it feel like something is missing?
Because there is.
Perfect Fit: Head Coach Claude Julien, Boston Bruins Agree on Multi-Year Extension
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Absence of Nathan Horton Instrumental in Bruins’ First-Round Loss
A day later and the sting has worn off a bit from the Boston Bruins early exit from the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs. The significantly favored B’s dropped a seven-game…
Chris Kelly, Bruins spoil Braden Holtby’s impressive outing
BOSTON– The story coming out of Game 1 between the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins should have been about the performance of rookie goaltender Braden Holtby.
Chris Kelly had other plans.
Just 1:18 into overtime, Kelly scored the Bruins’ first and only goal of the game to seal the victory and take the 1-0 series lead for Boston.