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Vokoun, Panthers beat Bruins 1-0 in shootout
16 days ago by
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The Florida Panthers were content to take the game into a shootout. At least that way they knew they'd get off three more shots.
Killer instincts much sharper
17 days ago by
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In their first seven games of 2009-10, when their effort was poor and the results reflected as much (3-4-0, with duds against Anaheim, Washington, and Phoenix), the Bruins’ penalty killing mirrored their overall malaise.
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17 days ago by
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■ When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM (98.5).
Stoned cold
18 days ago by
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In the second period, Matt Hunwick whirled around the Pittsburgh net, tucked a backhander over the glove of Marc-Andre Fleury and under the crossbar, and saw the puck hit the back of the net.
Penguins fall after brutal trip
18 days ago by
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They are banged up, to be sure, not unlike the Bruins. The potent Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t at full strength, and that hasn’t helped their cause lately. However, they still have plenty of offensive talent up front. Last night, against the Bruins at TD Garden, the Penguins...
Marchand gets message
18 days ago by
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Early in Saturday’s third period against the Sabres, Brad Marchand appeared to throw an elbow at Buffalo’s Mike Grier as the players skated off the ice. Marchand wasn’t called for a penalty, but later in the period, the incident would come back to haunt the Bruins...
Thomas gets help, gives nothing
18 days ago by
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Maybe he didn’t get to relax, or let his guard down, or allow his mind to wander during timeouts to some warm Caribbean isle, but Tim Thomas finally got to breathe a little last night, which is something he’s rarely been able to do this season.
Bruins shut out slumping Penguins 3-0
18 days ago by
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Ex-Penguin Mark Recchi knows Sidney Crosby too well to think that his current slump might be a long-term condition.
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19 days ago by
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■ When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: Versus, WBZ-FM (98.5).
Krejci is now just aching to return
19 days ago by
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The Bruins got back to work yesterday at Ristuccia Arena after a day off and there was a welcome sight on the ice. Center David Krejci returned after missing two games because of the H1N1 virus. Krejci was diagnosed last Wednesday and was isolated from the rest of the team.
Penguins redrawing blueprint for success
19 days ago by
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Ryan Whitney was Pittsburgh’s second-best puck-moving defenseman behind Sergei Gonchar last season. Rob Scuderi and Hal Gill formed the shutdown pair that saw heavy action in the Stanley Cup final against the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg, Marian Hossa, and Johan...
Putting it together
20 days ago by
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If there is a word to describe the 2009-10 Bruins season, it would be disjointed.
Bruins regain power
21 days ago by
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When he arrived at TD Garden prior to last night’s game, Steve Begin was surprised to see his jersey hanging in his stall with some additional tailoring on the front: the “A’’ that had previously been on the sweater of Marco Sturm.
Thomas’s play invites consideration
21 days ago by
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Because of the depth and breadth of their prospective Olympic rosters, Canada, the host country, and Sweden, the defending champion, are expected to be the front-runners to strike gold in Vancouver in February.
Bruins' PP and goal scoring return.
21 days ago by
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Marco Sturm's reaction after his first goal in over a month showed what the goal-starved Boston Bruins had been going through.
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22 days ago by
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■ When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Garden. ■ TV, radio: NESN, WBZ-FM (98.5).
They need to break out after breakthrough
22 days ago by
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Twelve hours after the latest loss, and roughly an hour before the Bruins were scheduled to take the ice for practice yesterday at Ristuccia Arena, captain Zdeno Chara was out there in full gear, offering pointers to fellow defenseman Derek Morris and taking shots on goaltender Tuukka...
Krejci quarantined with H1N1 flu virus
23 days ago by
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Soon after the Bruins’ 2-0 loss to Detroit Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena, David Krejci complained of flu-like symptoms. Yesterday, the team confirmed that Krejci was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, making him the first Bruin to contract the illness.
Once-potent offense has gone to the dogs
23 days ago by
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Boy, the dogs days of the NHL season arrived early, didn’t they? Only some five weeks into the 2009-10 calendar, the Bruins can’t buy a goal, can’t win a game, can barely keep in the running with the also-rans in the Eastern Conference.
Lack of scoring strikes recently has been striking
23 days ago by
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Patrice Bergeron has the quick hands. He swiped at a loose puck, sending it past Montreal netminder Carey Price. I believe they call that a goal. Been a long time, you know.
Icebreaker
23 days ago by
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In some ways, it was a banner game. Last night, before 17,565 at TD Garden, the Bruins scored a goal. They only allowed one goal in 65 minutes of play. They recorded 1 point.
Bergeron, Bruins avoid 3rd straight shutout
23 days ago by
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For the Boston Bruins, a shootout loss was an improvement over a shutout loss. Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Michael Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 2...
Bruins sign backup G Rask to 2-year extension
23 days ago by
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The Boston Bruins have signed backup goalie Tuukka (TOO'-kah) Rask to a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2011-12 season.
Bruins' Krejci diagnosed with swine flu
23 days ago by
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The Boston Bruins say forward David Krejci has been diagnosed with swine flu. General manager Peter Chiarelli announced Thursday that the team's medical staff confirmed a diagnosis of H1N1 for the 23-year-old Krejci, who is in his fourth season with the Bruins.
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