The Boston Bruins’ 2017-18 season didn’t start off in the way they would have hoped. The Bruins posted a 6-7-4 record in their first 17 games, leading many to believe the Black and Gold were bound for a disappointing campaign. But Boston managed to turn things around, turning in a 44-13-8 record in the remainder of the regular season en route to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. In a recent sit-down interview with NESN’s Andy Brickley, Bruce Cassidy explained how his club righted the ship and became one of the premier teams in the East. To hear what Cassidy had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports
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Bruins President Cam Neely Praises Boston’s ‘Exciting Brand Of Hockey’
The Boston Bruins had a stellar 2017-18 season, tallying 112 points and finishing in second place in the Eastern Conference. The B’s played an exciting brand of hockey due to a mixture of talented young players and skilled veteran stalwarts like Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Bruins president Cam Neely was pleased with the “exciting” brand of hockey that Boston played this season, noting the hockey IQ and execution on the power play gave the B’s a special energy. To hear Neely discuss the Bruins’ season with NESN’s Andy Brickley, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Expecting Strong Bounce Back From Lightning In Game 2 On Monday
The Boston Bruins know better than to get complacent after a great win. The Bruins got off to a strong start in their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday with a 6-2 win in Game 1. But as the first-round matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs proved, the momentum of a series can shift in an instant. After Sunday’s training session, Bruce Cassidy and Patrice Bergeron shed light on Boston’s mindset heading into Game 2 on Monday night in Tampa. To hear what the coach and star center had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Bruins Vs. Leafs Game 6 Takeaways: B’s Shots Not Hitting Net; Mitch Marner On Fire
The Stanley Cup playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs was billed as the most evenly matched first-round matchup, so in some ways, it’s fitting a Game 7 will decide which team advances. The Leafs survived Monday night at Air Canada Centre with a 3-1 win in Game 6, and now they must go back to Boston and try to beat the Bruins at TD Garden for the second time this series. Here are some takeaways from Game 6. Bruins Need to Hit the Net On More ShotsThe Bruins have dominated puck possession for most of this series, and that’s been evident in their overwhelming shot attempt totals. But over the
The Bruins Bounce Back From Tough Regular Season End To Take Game 1 From Toronto
After a rough end to the regular season, the Boston Bruins seem to have their mojo back after a dominant 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 on Thursday night. Head coach Bruce Cassidy claims his team needed a few days of productive practice to get the B’s back on track. Cassidy was right because the Bruins came out with a fierce intensity and never let up until the final horn sounded.For more from Cassidy, check out the “Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. ... NESN.com
Bruins Focusing On ‘Tightening Up Some Areas’ Before Game 1 Vs. Leafs
The Boston Bruins are gearing up for the second season, as the B’s will battle the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins head into the playoffs in a bit of a slump, posting just one win over their last five games to close out the regular season. But general manager Don Sweeney isn’t concerned about the B’s April swoon, noting the team will focus on “tightening up” before the quest for the Cup begins at TD Garden on Thursday against the Leafs. For more from Sweeney, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
Tuukka Rask, Bruins Preparing For Final Two Games Of Regular Season
The Boston Bruins lost a tough game to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. B’s goalie Tuukka Rask played well, but the Bruins fell just short to a Panthers team trying desperately to claim the final wild card spot. But now, Boston is faced with two more games before their regular season is over, and their attention is turned to competing well as they head into the postseason. For Billy Jaffe’s take on Rask and the Bruins, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com