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
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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
Bruce Cassidy Uses Air Travel Analogy To Describe Bruins’ Win Over Coyotes
It wasn’t smooth 60 minutes for the Boston Bruins on Monday. Trailing 2-0 in the second period, the B’s scored three unanswered goals in less than three minutes to take the lead, ultimately winning 4-3. The Bruins thoroughly were being outplayed until well into the second period, but took control of the game after that. They maintained control until Arizona made a late push, but Boston did just enough in the end to grab the victory. After the game, Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy and NESN’s Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley used air travel as an analogy to describe the contest. To hear what Cassidy had to say, check out the “Bruins
Bruce Cassidy Not Pleased With Bruins’ Penalty Kill In Loss To Canucks
The Boston Bruins struggled on the defensive end Thursday night, to say the least. The B’s suffered one of their ugliest losses of the season at TD Garden, dropping an 8-5 decision to the Vancouver Canucks. Bruce Cassidy wasn’t happy with his team’s all-around play against the Canucks, but the head coach made note of the penalty kill, which struggled to block shots throughout the contest. To hear more from Cassidy, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports < ... NESN.com
Bruce Cassidy Explains How Bruins Overcame Rough Start To Season
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