From his dominance on the Boston Bruins’ top line to making opponents look silly before netting a goal, Brad Marchand certainly has become one of the NHL’s elite players. His skills were particularly apparent against the San Jose Sharks in Boston’s 4-1 win Feb. 26 when Marchand absolutely undressed Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson before he backhanded the puck into the net. It was a slick move to get Karlsson’s stick out of the way so Marchand could get the puck, and his offensive skills have earned him praise from his teammates and coach. “When he knocks it out of the way, it pretty much makes it impossible for you to win that battle,”
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Bruce Cassidy Discusses Possibility Of Giving Zdeno Chara Occasional Rest
BOSTON — While Tom Brady’s age gets most of the attention when talking about senior Boston athletes, Zdeno Chara isn’t exactly a spring chicken himself. The Boston Bruins defenseman is 41 years old and will turn 42 next month. Chara still shoulders a huge load and skates on the top pairing, regardless of who the mate is to his right. But the reality is, and it’s to no fault or lack of preparation of his own, but Chara isn’t the perennial Norris Trophy contender he once was. And with the Bruins needing him to be at his best down the stretch, head coach Bruce Cassidy was asked after Tuesday’s 3-1 win over the New
Bruce Cassidy Laments Bruins Blowing Another Lead In Loss To Rangers
For the fourth straight game, the Boston Bruins led at some point. And for the fourth straight game, they blew a lead The latest instance was Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers, and with the losing result, the Bruins fall to 1-2-1 in that four-game stretch. After the game, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy explained what goes wrong that leads to the Bruins being unable to protect a lead. To hear what he had to say to NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley, check out the “Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports Images
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
Bruins’ Bruce Cassidy Discusses Feelings Leading Up To Winter Classic
While Tuesday’s Boston Bruins game will look just the same in the standings as any other game, it certainly has a bigger feel to it. The B’s are in South Bend, Ind. for the 2019 Winter Classic where they will take on the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s always an exciting game, regardless of which teams are playing. But while there’s plenty of understandable excitement, once the puck drops both teams have a job to do. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy told NESN’s Andy Brickley what the feelings are like leading up to a game like the Winter Classic. To hear what he had to say, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above,
Bruce Cassidy Offers High Praise For David Backes After Bruins’ Win
The term “unsung hero” gets thrown around quite a bit in professional sports, but David Backes certainly fits the mold for the Boston Bruins. Backes isn’t going to stuff the stat sheet on a nightly basis, but he manages to make an impact for the B’s both off and on the ice. While Backes’ leadership skills are well-documented, Bruce Cassidy on Thursday provided further insight into what Backes brings to the Black and Gold. To hear from the head coach after Boston’s 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks at TD Garden, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/U... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Laments Bruins’ Lack Of Execution In Loss Vs. Penguins
The Boston Bruins weren’t able to complete their comeback Friday night at PPG Paints Arena. Boston trailed the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 entering the third period, but the B’s battled back to tie the game midway through the final frame. But a crucial icing penalty allowed Pittsburgh to take a faceoff in Boston’s zone, leading to Jake Guentzel tipping home the go-ahead goal. After the Bruins’ 5-3 loss, head coach Bruce Cassidy was disappointed with his team’s lack of execution on the crucial icing penalty. To hear from Cassidy, check out the “Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo v... NESN.com