Comparing Jeremy Swayman to Other Rookie Goalies: Just How Good Has Bruins Goalie Been?
Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman has had quite the impressive year in his first season as a full-time Bruin. Though he’s been splitting time with veteran Linus Ullmark, he’s still been the best rookie goalie in the league, and he’s gained a slight edge in playing time. Stats Swayman leads the NHL in every major […]
Boston Bruins 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 1: Shorthanded B’s Clinch Playoff Berth, Snap 3-Game Skid
While it wasn’t much of a question whether the Boston Bruins would make the playoffs, they got the job done, as they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday afternoon, 2-1. It took just 49 seconds for the B’s to get on the board, as Craig Smith threw one on net before Trent Frederic, who’s seen a […]
Ottawa Senators 3, Boston Bruins 2: B’s Hit With Another Injury, Squander Two-Goal Lead in Third Straight Loss
The Boston Bruins lost to the Ottawa Senators 3-2 Thursday night, as well as Linus Ullmark as he went down after taking a shot to the head in the first period as the B’s dropped their third straight game. Jeremy Swayman took over but allowed three second-period goals that mooted Boston’s two-goal lead in the […]
Trent Frederic’s Play is ‘Slipping a Bit,’ Matt Grzelcyk Returns: Bruins Pregame Notes vs. Senators
The Boston Bruins face off against the Ottawa Senators Thursday night as Trent Frederic is a healthy scratch while Matt Grzelcyk returns to the lineup. Jesper Froden was recalled from Providence and will play on the second line, while Marc McLaughlin will move down to the fourth line. Bruce Cassidy says it wasn’t in the result […]
‘I’ve Seen It For a While Now’: With Playoffs Looming, Bruins Power Play Woes Continue
The Boston Bruins power-play unit has taken a toll as of late which brings some concern as the NHL playoffs come onto the horizon. On their past four-game road trip, the Bruins went 0-for-16 on the power play. In their two losses in that stretch, they went scoreless on eight power-play chances. That’s only the […]
Washington Capitals 4, Boston Bruins 2: B’s End Road Trip Unsuccessfully
The Boston Bruins fell 4-2 to the Washington Capitals today as the B’s ended their four-game road trip unsuccessfully and weren’t able to come back after losing their 2-1 lead. The Bruins also lost Matt Grzelyck early. Seven minutes into the contest Trent Frederic’s goal was waved off due to him kicking it in, and […]
Boston Bruins 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1 (OT): B’s Pick Up Massive Win With Charlie Coyle’s Game-Winner
The shorthanded Boston Bruins picked up a massive 2-1 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday night as Charlie Coyle potted the overtime winner to take sole possession of third place in the Atlantic Division. Boston was without Hampus Lindholm and David Pastrnak. 47 seconds into the second period, Jake DeBrusk got Boston on […]
Bruins’ David Pastrnak, Hampus Lindholm Out Friday vs. Lightning; Trent Frederic Returns
The Boston Bruins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning Friday night as David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm are out while Trent Frederic returns after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Pastrnak missed Tuesday’s game as Frederic did, while Lindholm suffered an injury in Tuesday’s game. Pastrnak and Frederic both left Monday’s game against […]
Detroit Red Wings 5, Boston Bruins 3: Hampus Lindholm Leaves Early in B’s Loss
The Boston Bruins were already without David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic, and Hampus Lindholm joins the mix as he left early (lower body) before the shorthanded B’s fell, 5-3, to the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday in the second game of a back-to-back. Boston took the 2-0 lead though in the first period, as five minutes […]
David Pastrnak Injury: Bruins Winger ‘Day-to-Day,’ Out vs. Red Wings Along With Trent Frederic
The Boston Bruins take on the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday night in the second night of a back-to-back. Head coach Bruce Cassidy gave an update on David Pastrnak and Trent Frederic after they suffered injuries in last night’s win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Cassidy says Pastrnak’s injury that came in the third period was […]