BOSTON BRUINS NEWS

NHL Playoffs 2018: OT hero Kapanen ready to contribute even more for Maple Leafs

Kasperi Kapanen made quite the initial impression in last spring's Stanley Cup playoffs, but more is expected of him when the Maple Leafs face the Bruins in Round One this year.

Dave McCarthy

'I like clam chowder' -- Babcock and Maple Leafs prepare for playoff showdown with Bruins

Game One of the first-round playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins is Thursday night at TD Garden.

Michael Augello

Roberto Luongo records win in 1,000th career NHL game, keeps Panthers in playoff hunt

Luongo made 26 saves in the Panthers' 3-2 win over the Bruins on Thursday night.

John Arlia

Brandon Carlo injury update: Bruins D leaves game after awkward fall

The 21-year-old defenseman was taken off the ice on a stretcher with an apparent leg injury during Saturday's game against the Panthers.

Brandon Schlager

Brandon Tanev scores first career hat trick in Jets' SO win over Bruins

Brandon Tanev scored three of Winnipeg's four regulation goals Tuesday against the Bruins.

Kaylee Pofahl

'He's entitled to his opinion': Brad Marchand responds to criticism from Marcus Johansson

Boston's left winger reacted to comments about the illegal hit that kept Johansson out with a concussion for over two months.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Mixed Bag: Jets become Canada's latest, best hope to end Stanley Cup drought

The last time a Canadian franchise hoisted the Stanley Cup, the first iteration of the Jets was closing out its stay in Winnipeg. It would be somewhat poetic if they ended the nation's drought 25 years later.

Rob Mixer

New Bruins sensation Ryan Donato excused from practice to finish Harvard coursework

A day after wowing in his NHL debut, the Bruins rookie was given an excused absence from practice as he finishes spring classes at Harvard.

Brandon Schlager

Bruins F Ryan Donato records three points in NHL debut

Ryan Donato scored a goal and notched two assists in his NHL debut on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Donato to make Bruins debut against Blue Jackets

Bruins prospect Ryan Donato will make his NHL debut three days after finishing his junior season at Harvard.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' David Backes cut by skate blade in net-front collision, leaves game

The Bruins forward was involved in a scary collision with the Lightning's Yanni Gourde where he appeared to suffer a laceration to an unpadded area on his right leg.

Brandon Schlager

Bruins' Backes ejected for hit on Trocheck; suspension coming?

David Backes was ejected from the Bruins game on Thursday for checking for behind less than two weeks after being suspended for a late hit.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' David Pastrnak scores hat trick in comeback win over Hurricanes

Pastrnak scored three goals in the final nine minutes of regulation for his first career hat trick.

John Arlia

Patrick Kane scores gorgeous game-winner against Bruins

Chicago's right winger scored the go-ahead goal late in the third, ending Boston's six-game winning streak, on Sunday.

Kaylee Pofahl

Brad Marchand in hot water again after reckless clothesline takes out Anthony Duclair

The Bruins star has run the gamut on suspendable offenses through his polarizing NHL career, but this might be a new one.

Brandon Schlager

Blackhawks vs. Bruins: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Bruins are on a roll, unfazed by injuries and suspensions, while the Blackhawks are stuck in unfamiliar last place, going through the motions of a lost season.

Brandon Schlager

Bruins' Marchand completes hat trick with OT winner against Red Wings

Brad Marchand scored 34 seconds into overtime to propel the Bruins to a 6-5 win on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Charlie McAvoy injury update: Bruins defenseman leaves game with lower-body injury

Bruins rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy was injured on his opening shift Saturday, and missed the rest of the game against Montreal.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' Rick Nash scores 20th goal of season in wild first period vs. Penguins

Nash has now 13 seasons with 20 or more goals in his career, second-most among active NHL players.

John Arlia

Rick Nash trade grades: Bruins get Stanley Cup boost — at a cost

Rick Nash didn't come cheap for the Bruins, but it'll pay off when the Maple Leafs and Lightning meet Boston in their looming playoff bloodbath.

Brandon Schlager

NHL trade deadline: Bruins acquire Rick Nash from Rangers in blockbuster

The New York Rangers traded forward Rick Nash to Boston for a package of five assets, including forward Ryan Spooner and a 2018 first-round draft pick.

Evan Sporer

Rick Nash trade brings all-in Bruins, rebuilding Rangers closer to goals

The Bruins and Rangers each got closer to their ultimate goals in a blockbuster Rick Nash deal a day before the trade deadline.

Evan Sporer

Maple Leafs play the matchups, defeat Bruins

A tactical change from Mike Babcock paid dividends Saturday when the Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins in Toronto.

Evan Sporer

NHL Trade Deadline: Defensemen off the market as Gudbranson signs, Holden dealt

The market for available defensemen before the NHL trade deadline dwindled Tuesday as one target signed contract extension and another was dealt.

Jim Cerny

Winter Olympics 2018: Top NHL prospects take over men's hockey tournament

Future NHL players shined on Day 7 of the 2018 Winter Olympics in the men's hockey tournament.

Evan Sporer

Jack Eichel injury update: Sabres hold breath after awkward collision

Jack Eichel did not return to Saturday's game against the Bruins after an awkward collision.

Brandon Schlager

Rangers vs. Bruins: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

Two Original Six franchises trending in different directions meet head-to-head Wednesday, with one seeking retribution.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: Rangers, Islanders face different priorities at trade deadline

The Rangers are moving closer to becoming sellers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline, while Islanders GM Garth Snow must do everything he can to convince John Tavares to stay.

Lyle Richardson

Bruins defeat Maple Leafs, tease fans with entertaining playoff possibility

The Bruins and Maple Leafs treated fans to a potential playoff matchup with a fast-paced, highly entertaining game Saturday night in Boston.

Evan Sporer

Goalie interference controversy grows with disputed David Krejci goal vs. Blues

A goalmouth scramble produced the Bruins' first goal in a 3-1 win over St. Louis on Thursday, with the Blues crying foul.

Rudi Schuller

Ducks snap Bruins' 18-game point streak

The Bruins saw their longest point streak since the 1968-69 season end with a 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Mixed Bag: Bruins have league-leading Lightning on notice for stretch run

After hosting All-Star Weekend, it sure seems like the Lightning are the odds-on favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But the biggest threat might be right under their noses in the Atlantic Division.

Rob Mixer

NHLers salute Cogliano for 830 consecutive games played

League veterans show appreciation for longevity of the streak.

Salim Valji

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

DeBrusk goal extends Bruins win streak, Senators losing streak

Jake DeBrusk was influential in continuing a pair of concurrent streaks as his goal cemented both Boston and Ottawa's respective fates.

Rudi Schuller

Bizarre, but it worked: Bruins overcome botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best

A mass exodus of talent from Boston in the last decade should have meant years of basement dwelling. How could the Bruins do so much wrong and still get it right?

Adam Gretz

Bruins C Bergeron reaches 20-goal plateau for fifth straight season

Patrice Bergeron has scored at least 20 goals in a season nine times in his NHL career.

Rudi Schuller

Pacioretty scores again but Bruins defeat Canadiens

Max Pacioretty scored again, but the Canadiens lost to the Bruins for the third time in the past week.

Evan Sporer

Canadiens, media pay tribute to Red Fisher at Bell Centre

After legendary Canadiens beat reporter Red Fisher passed away on Friday, the late icon's memory was celebrated at the Bell Centre prior to Montreal's game against Boston.

Kaylee Pofahl

Bergeron's second hat trick of 2018 leads Bruins in rout of Islanders

Bergeron scored four goals against the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this month.

John Arlia

Bruins pay tribute to Julien before ruining Montreal coach's return

Claude Julien returned to Boston after a successful stint as Bruins coach, but his old team put sentiment aside in defeating Montreal 4-1 on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

Willie O'Ree, hockey's Jackie Robinson, honored by NHL on 60th anniversary of first game

The Bruins trailblazer became the first black player to compete in an NHL game on Jan. 18, 1958, which is now known as Willie O’Ree Day in Boston.

Brandon Schlager

Claude Julien returns to Boston: 'There was a bond that was built here'

Claude Julien leads the Canadiens into Boston on Wednesday, nearly a year to the day the Bruins fired him.

Jim Cerny

Stars' Tyler Seguin haunts Bruins with gorgeous overtime winner

Seguin scored a highlight-reel goal to give the Stars a 3-2 win on Monday in Boston.

John Arlia

Phillip Danault injury update: Canadiens centre released from hospital

Phillip Danault has been released from hospital after being hit in the head by a Zdeno Chara shot during Saturday's game against the Boston Bruins.

Rudi Schuller

Canadiens, Julien fall to Bruins in first matchup against Boston

In Claude Julien's first game against his former team, the Canadiens fell to rival Boston in the shootout on their home ice.

Kaylee Pofahl

Canadiens' Danault exits game after being hit in head by Chara shot

Montreal's Danault was stretchered off the ice after taking a high shot to the head from Boston's Zdeno Chara.

Kaylee Pofahl

Bruins' Bergeron scores four goals against Hurricanes

Patrice Bergeron scored four goals in about 30 minutes of hockey Saturday night for the Bruins.

Evan Sporer

'I really don’t have an answer for it' — Frustrated Stone speaks out after blowout Senators loss

Ottawa fan aren't the only ones feeling frustrated by the team's misfortunes, as Mark Stone lamented the Senators' 'stupidity' in 5-0 loss.

Murray Pam

Senators need to make historic run to reach playoffs this season

The Ottawa Senators made improbable, and memorable, runs to the playoffs in 2010 and 2015, and they need to be even better down the stretch this season if they have any chance of reaching the playoffs again.

Murray Pam

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' Marchand leaves first period after hit, returns to score against Flyers

After first period hit forces him to miss remainder of period, Bruins' Marchand scores in return.

Alec Gearty

NHL announces 2019 Winter Classic at Notre Dame Stadium between Bruins and Blackhawks

The Blackhawks will be going for their first win in a Winter Classic in four tries.

Rudi Schuller

Maple Leafs remain undefeated without Matthews, defeat Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Saturday, another sign of how far the franchise has come in the past four years.

Evan Sporer

Marleau scores OT goal to lead Maple Leafs past Bruins

Toronto nets two goals in just more than two minutes to force overtime, beat Boston.

Ryan Young

Tuukka Rask injury update: Banged-up Bruins lose starting goalie to concussion

Tuukka Rask has been diagnosed with a concussion following a collision with Anders Bjork during practice Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Golden Knights' Tuch, Shipachyov score first NHL goals

A pair of Vegas Golden Knights players scored their first NHL goals in a win over Boston on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Bruins' Brandon Carlo comes back from concussion ready for bigger role

A concussion cost Brandon Carlo his first taste of the playoffs last year. Fully recovered, the 20-year-old will be counted on to help the Bruins get back in 2017-18 as a critical piece of the defense corps.

Matt Kalman

Atlantic Division 2017-18 predictions: Lightning surge leaves Senators as odd team out

The last two Atlantic champions missed the playoffs a year before winning the division. Odds are good the Lightning are about to become the third, and that means someone will pay the price.

Brandon Schlager

Watch: Nolan Patrick drops gloves with David Krejci in first NHL fight

Heralded Philadelphia Flyers rookie Nolan Patrick gets into preseason fight with Boston Bruins' veteran David Krejci.

Alec Gearty

McAvoy, Keller, Boeser: Americans trying to win second straight Calder Trophy

Last season, Auston Matthews won the Calder Trophy. This year, a bevy of Americans are attempting to make it two years in a row that a U.S.-born player captures the NHL's rookie of the year award.

Dhiren Mahiban

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