The Boston Bruins have appeared good by way of three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, however their work isn’t over simply but. With a 4-Zero win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday to finish the Eastern Conference Final sweep, the Bruins now are headed to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2013. After the sport, Bruins head coach made clear that whereas he’s happy with what his staff has achieved, he is aware of there’s extra to be finished. The Bruins both will play the St. Louis Blues or San Jose Sharks within the Cup Final. The Sharks at the moment lead the Western Conference Final 2-0. Thumbnail photograph through Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports
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Charlie McAvoy Injury: Here’s Bruce Cassidy’s Latest Update On Defenseman
While likely not as quickly as Boston Bruins fans might like, Charlie McAvoy is progressing. The young blueliner, who will miss his sixth straight game Tuesday, has been sidelined with a lower-body injury. He since has started skating before practice, meaning a return to action could be coming soon. After Tuesday’s optional morning skate, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy provided the latest update on McAvoy. “I think Charlie because we’re not a structured practice today, it’s kind of his call to stay out,” Cassidy said, via Bruins.com. “Probably be a better determining (factor after Wednesday’s practice) because then the contact com... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Impressed By Performance Of Ducks Goalies In Bruins Loss
The Boston Bruins’ point streak was halted at 18 games Tuesday night, and much of that was due to the performance of Anaheim Ducks goaltenders John Gibson and Ryan Miller. The Bruins lost 3-1, not scoring until the final minute of the third period, and both netminders stifled Boston’s offense from start to finish, impressing B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy. For Cassidy’s interview, check out the”Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images. ... NESN.com
Ducks Capitalize On Bruins’ Defensive Mistakes In 4-2 Win Over Boston
The Boston Bruins played well for prolonged periods of Wednesday night’s game at Honda Center, but they lacked finish in their 4-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks capitalized on their scoring chances and Bruins mistakes, and that was the difference in a matchup between two teams that have been ravaged by injuries this season. To watch Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy’s take on the loss, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Brad Marchand Missing From Practice But Not Expected To Miss Time
The Boston Bruins squeaked by the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday when they beat the expansion team 2-1 at TD Garden. The B’s have suffered a glut of early-season injuries, and another notable name appeared as a non-participant in Friday’s practice — Brad Marchand. Head coach Bruce Cassidy, however, said it’s nothing serious, and that the Bruins just wanted to give Marchand the day off since he’s been logging so much ice time. To hear more from Friday’s practice, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Explains What Bruins Need To Work On After Preseason Loss To Red Wings
The Boston Bruins turned in a forgettable performance Saturday night at Little Caesars Arena. In their fourth preseason game of the 2017-18 campaign, the Bruins fell to their Atlantic Division rival Detroit Red Wings 5-1. After the game, B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy stressed that Boston’s defense must “clean things up” and do a better job in front of the net. Lucky for the Black and Gold, they have three more preseason matchups to iron out the kinks. To hear more from Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Did Senators Player ‘Chirping’ David Krejci Wake Up Bruins In Game 5?
The Boston Bruins seemed to have a fire lit under them in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. And it might have been the Sens’ own fault. The Bruins were able to win to pick up the 3-2 win in overtime Friday after falling behind 2-0 in the second period while facing elimination. But Boston coach Bruce Cassidy thought it might’ve had something to do with what was said to David Krejci after the Bruins forward took a knee-on-knee hit from Senators defenseman Chris Wideman at the end of the opening period. “I think when the hit on Krejci, when they started chirping (Krejci), I think