Brad Marchand’s paycheck just took another hit, albeit a small one. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Monday that the Boston Bruins winger has been fined $ 5,000 for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrew MacDonald in the second period of Sunday’s game at Wells Fargo Center. This is the second time in a month Marchand has been fined, as the All-Star forward was docked $ 2,000 for embellishment in early March. Marchand also was suspended for five games back in January for elbowing New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson. MacDonald appeared to get away with a cross-check on Marchand in Sunday’s game, which ... NESN.com
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Don Sweeney Sheds Light On Bruins’ Decision To Extend Zdeno Chara’s Contract
Zdeno Chara will be a Boston Bruin for another year, as the Bruins signed the veteran to a one-year contract extension Wednesday afternoon. Chara has been in the NHL for 20 years and with the Bruins since the 2006-07 season. The 41-year-old defenseman has had a brilliant season with the B’s. He’s proved he’s still a top-tier defenseman while helping bring along the team’s young defensemen. Our NESN reporters caught up with Bruins general manager Don Sweeney after the press conference today to discuss Chara’s new contract. To see Sweeney’s interview, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank... NESN.com
Tuukka Rask Comes Up Huge For Bruins In Overtime Victory Over Wild
Brad Marchand was the hero for the Boston Bruins on Sunday, but Tuukka Rask certainly deserves his own share of praise. Rask was stellar in the Bruins’ 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, stopping 24 of 25 shots. Boston’s goaltender has been on quite the run of late, posting an 8-1-1 record in his last 10 games. After the win over the Wild, NESN’s Andy Brickley and Alex Kraemer broke down Rask’s performance, as well as Patrice Bergeron’s. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Bruins Forward Brad Marchand Day-To-Day With Upper Body Injury
The Boston Bruins are regrouping after star forward Brad Marchand was scratched for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks due to an upper body injury. The Bruins are entering a tough point in the season with a number of injuries and a difficult schedule. With Charlie McAvoy and Patrice Bergeron out with lower body injuries, Marchand is another B’s playmaker that the team cannot afford to lose for long. NESN’s Billy Jaffe was in studio to give his take on the Bruins’ game plan moving forward without a few key players. For Jaffe’s thoughts, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. < ... NESN.com
Charlie McAvoy Injury Update: Bruins D-Man Out At Least Four Weeks With MCL Sprain
The Boston Bruins, already without Patrice Bergeron for the foreseeable future, will also be without Charlie McAvoy for at least a month. The team announced Tuesday that McAvoy suffered a left MCL sprain in Saturday’s win over the Montreal Canadiens, and he will be reevaluated in four weeks. McAvoy suffered the injury in the first period of the Bruins’ eventual overtime win. He appeared to twist it retrieving a puck in his own end and skated gingerly off the ice. McAvoy could be seen bent over down the tunnel by the Bruins bench before eventually heading to the locker room. He didn’t return to the game. Boston is already without Bergero... NESN.com
Boston Bruins’ New Additions Rick Nash, Tommy Wingels Fitting In Well
The Boston Bruins were busy at the NHL trade deadline, and though the sample small is very small, several of the moves appear to be paying off. Veteran forwards Rick Nash and Tommy Wingels, both acquired within 48 hours of the deadline via trades, each scored a goal in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes. For more on Nash and Wingels, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Acquire Rick Nash From Rangers In Multi-Player Trade
UPDATE (9:53 a.m.): The Bruins officially have acquired Rick Nash. Here are the details: UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): The Bruins and Rangers have a “deal in place” to send Rick Nash to Boston, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The deal is not official, but here are the details: ORIGINAL STORY: The Boston Bruins reportedly are close to making a major addition to their roster. Late in the Bruins’ controversial 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Boston was having “ongoing discussions” with the New York Rangers about trading for star winger Rick N... NESN.com