Third-Period Struggles Plague Bruins In 3-2 Loss To Lightning

Third-Period Struggles Plague Bruins In 3-2 Loss To Lightning

It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Boston Bruins came out firing Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring the game’s first goal just over two minutes into the first period. Unfortunately for the B’s, their poor third-period play proved to be the difference in their 3-2 loss at Amalie Arena. After the game, NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley highlighted what went wrong for Boston against its Atlantic Division rival. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. NESN.com

Bruins’ Jaroslav Halak Praises Teammates In 4-2 Loss To Maple Leafs

Bruins’ Jaroslav Halak Praises Teammates In 4-2 Loss To Maple Leafs

The Boston Bruins faced a tough loss Monday night at Scotiabank Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it could have been much worse had it not been for Jaroslav Halak. The Bruins netminder turned away 27 shots in Boston’s 4-2 loss to the Leafs and made plenty big saves throughout the contest. After the game, he credited his team, saying they “battled hard” especially in the second period. To hear from Halak, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1

Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1

The Boston Bruins hadn’t had a lot of luck in overtime this season, but it was a different story Friday night. Boston and the Pittsburgh Penguins battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods at TD Garden before Joakim Nordstrom put one past Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry with 1:57 remaining in overtime to give the B’s a 2-1 win. Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak was tremendous in net, stopping 36 of the 37 shots sent his way. With the win, the Bruins improve to 12-6-4, while the Penguins fall to 8-8-5. Here’s how it all went down: NOTHING DOINGThe Bruins and Penguins played a fast-paced first period, with the... NESN.com

Tuukka Rask’s Leave Of Absence Ends As Goalie Returns To Bruins Practice

Tuukka Rask’s Leave Of Absence Ends As Goalie Returns To Bruins Practice

It appears Tuukka Rask’s leave of absence is over, and now we wait for more answers. The Boston Bruins goalie was on the ice for the team’s practice Tuesday morning, according to reporters in attendance. It’s Rask’s first appearance with the team since being granted a leave of absence for personal reasons on Friday. The nature of those personal reasons is still unclear, and perhaps Rask will speak with the media after Bruins practice. The B’s are going on a four-game road trip which begins Wednesday night in Colorado, and it’s still unclear whether Rask will make the trip with the team. However, goalie Dan Vladar, who was recalled on a... NESN.com