Jonas Gustavsson made a career-high 42 saves Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, and it took every single one of them for the Boston Bruins to come away with a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory against the Lightning. One save in the second period stood out, though, earning Gustavsson DCU Save of the Game honors. Check out the highlight play in the video above. Thumbnail photo via Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
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Jonas readies Benfica for Zenit ordeal
Having scored Benfica's added-time winner in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg against Zenit, Brazilian forward Jonas sat down to tell UEFA.com how much performing well in the competition means to the Portuguese club and its players.UEFA.com: How important is it for you to play UEFA Champions League football?Jonas: For me it's the greatest competition in Europe. It has a different vibe than the others. For a player, it's important to play in this competition. It's a competition everyone wants to play in – the whole world watches it and it's a privilege to play in it. When I was young I always watched it on TV, particularly t...
Bruins Notes: Jonas Gustavsson Battles For Win After Late Tuukka Rask Scratch
by Zack Cox on Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 10:37PM 1,744 BOSTON — Entering Saturday night’s matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, most expected Tuukka Rask to start in net for the Bruins — including his backup, Jonas Gustavsson. Gustavsson, however, was pressed into service after the Bruins made the late decision to scratch their starting goaltender, and the veteran responded by backstopping Boston to a 3-2 shootout win at TD Garden. “He got the news at the last minute that he was playi...
Patriots Injuries Allow Jonas Gray, James White To Shine In Preseason Loss
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots’ once-crowded backfield is looking pretty roomy these days. Tyler Gaffney was added to injured reserve Thursday, and Brandon Bolden, Travaris Cadet, LeGarrette Blount and Dion Lewis sat out of the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers with injuries. That left just Jonas Gray, James White and recently signed rookie Tony Creecy to take every snap in the Patriots’ backfield. Those injuries gave Gray and White an opportunity to prove they deserve key roles in the Patriots’ offense this season, and they stepped up. Gray ran for 74 yards on seven carries, including a 55-yard touch...