Patrice Bergeron has never won the Hart Trophy, but it’s hard to find many NHL players more valuable to their team than the Boston Bruins center. Bergeron literally does it all for the B’s. He creates offense, shuts down the opponent’s top line and excels on special teams. In Saturday night’s 7-1 blowout win over the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden, Bergeron’s scoring prowess made the difference for Boston. The veteran forward scored a career-high four goals, while also adding an assist for a five-point night. He won 13 of his 17 faceoffs, too. Bergeron is in the midst of an impressive offensive stretch over ... NESN.com
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Rookie Matt Grzelcyk Making Big Contributions On Blue Line For Bruins
Matt Grzelcyk turned 24 years old on Friday, but he’s been composed like a veteran on the Boston Bruins’ blue line in his rookie season. The Boston University product has contributed one goal and four assists while tallying a plus-13 skating on the third pairing alongside Kevan Miller. For more on the Grzelcyk’s impact on the Bruins, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Ryan Spooner ‘Happy To Help Out’ In Bruins’ Impressive Win Vs. Senators
The Boston Bruins got contributions from almost everyone in their 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Ryan Spooner, who hadn’t scored in seven games, potted two goals and center David Krejci scored in his first game back from an upper body injury. Meanwhile, Tuukka Rask stopped all 25 shots that were sent his way to record his second shutout of the season and improve Boston’s record in the month of December to 10-2-2. After the game, Spooner told reporters that he’s “happy to help” his team out during their recent hot stretch. To hear his postgame comments, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by... NESN.com
Bruins Get Great Contributions On Backend In Win Vs. Senators
The Boston Bruins were red-hot before they went on their three-day holiday break, and they continued their good habits in their return to the ice Wednesday. Boston got contributions from all over the ice in its 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, including stellar play from Kevan Miller, Brandon Carlo, Ryan Spooner, Riley Nash and Matt Grzelcyk. Nash scored two goals and showcased his 200-foot game the Bruins’ have touted for some time, while Miller scored his first goal of the season and Grzelyck added two assists in a dominant effort from the Black and Gold. For NESN’s Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s take on the Bruins’ ... NESN.com
Bruins Wrap: Anton Khudobin Makes 36 Saves As Boston Beats Sabres 3-0
It has been quite a while since Anton Khudobin has recorded a shutout in an NHL game, but he snapped the years-long drought on Tuesday night as he turned away 36 shots for the Boston Bruins in their 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. It was the backup netminder’s first shutout since Nov. 7, 2015. Jake DeBrusk provided the winning goal for the Bruins in the second period. The rookie winger had an absolute snipe of a goal, going top shelf on Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner’s near side for the winner. Tim Schaller and David Backes added empty netters to seal the deal. With the win, the Bruins improved to
Bruins’ Youth Shines In Stellar Scoring Display Vs. Blue Jackets
The Boston Bruins crushed the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 on Monday night, and the offense was led by the team’s young, skilled players. Charlie McAvoy, Danton Heinen, Anders Bjork, David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk, all of whom were drafted in 2014 or later, scored a goal and/or picked up an assist for the B’s. For more on Bruins-Blue Jackets, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins Enjoying Best Stretch Of Season With Seven Wins In Last 10 Games
The Boston Bruins have won seven of their last 10 games, marking their best stretch of the season. The Bruins have gone from 14th out of 16 Eastern Conference teams in point pace all to third place in the Atlantic Division. Boston’s latest win came Thursday night in a 6-1 thrashing of the Arizona Coyotes. To hear Bruce Cassidy’s postgame talk with NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley, check out the “Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com