Claude Julien Says Bruins Have To ‘Toughen Up’ After Loss To Blackhawks

Claude Julien Says Bruins Have To ‘Toughen Up’ After Loss To Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins lost a heartbreaker on Friday night, as the Chicago Blackhawks stole a 1-0 victory with under two minutes remaining in the game. As the team is set to embark on the second half of the season, head coach Claude Julien says the team needs to “toughen up” and find ways to win. While he understands much of his team is comprised of young players, he hopes their growing pains will soon pay off. To hear what else Julien had to say, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live.” Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com

Tuukka Rask Returns To Practice After Leaving Thursday’s Game With Injury

Share this: The Boston Bruins lost a tough one in Nashville on Thursday night, but the bigger concern was the status of goalie Tuukka Rask. Rask was forced to leave the game in the first period after taking a puck to the neck. However, he returned to practice Friday and said it wasn’t as bad as it looked. To hear more from Rask, as well as head coach Claude Julien, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

No Invitation Can Beat Awesome Letter Golfers Receive For Masters

Share this: It’s early January and New England is about to get pounded by a huge snowstorm, so the last sport you’re probably thinking about is golf. But it’s never too early to start thinking about the Masters. For a golf fan, nothing beats the Masters. Augusta National oozes with rich golf tradition, right down to the invitation the tournament mails to the invitees. Just check out what the letter and envelope European Tour golfer Tyrrell Hatton recently received in the mail. Always dreamed of receiving this letter, now it's a reality.Excited is an understatement!! 😱😱😱😬😬😬💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/nvvdCeHoTw — Tyrrell Hatton (@thatton91) January 5, 2017 Is it April yet? Thumbnail photo via Michael Madrid/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Claude Julien: Boston Bruins Need To Find A Way To Win Close Games

Share this: The Boston Bruins dropped a tough one Tuesday night in Columbus, losing 4-3 to the Blue Jackets. The B’s showed a lot of heart and perseverance after they erased a 3-0 deficit, but they weren’t able to get the job done. Head coach Claude Julien believes his team is playing well enough to win these close games, they just need to find a way to prevent the costly mistakes. To hear more from Julien, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Blue Jackets Maintain NHL’s Best Record With 4-3 Win Over Bruins

Share this: Take a look at the NHL standings and you’ll see an unfamiliar name at the top. The Columbus Blue Jackets lead the Eastern Conference and the entire league with a 24-5-4 (52 points) record. Columbus has never been on top of the league this late in the season, and Tuesday night’s 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins at home was the Blue Jackets’ 13th straight win. Check out Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s take on the game in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Back. More Stories Source link

After Being Sidelined With Injury, Frank Vatrano Is Excited To Be Back

Share this: After being out of action for nearly four months with a foot injury, Frank Vatrano was recalled by the Boston Bruins on Monday. While Vatrano wasn’t in action for Tuesday’s loss to the New York Islanders, there is a chance he could play in the team’s final two games before the holiday break. Though he is eager to join the team on the ice, he understands that the coaches want to make sure he is ready before seeing game action. To hear more from Vatrano, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Boston Bruins Power Play Struggling To Cash In On Scoring Opportunities

Share this: The Boston Bruins rank 27th out of 30 NHL teams in goals scored per game. One reason for that lack of scoring is Boston’s power play having the third-worst success rate in the league at just 13.1 percent. Injuries have played a part in these power-play struggles, but the Bruins also need to do a better job of cashing in on their opportunities with the man advantage. Check out Billy Jaffe’s analysis of the Bruins’ power play in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link