This is David Krejci’s time to shine. The 33-year-old middle matched a profession excessive with 73 factors in 81 video games this season, having solely sat out the Boston Bruins’ regular-season finale towards the Tampa Bay Lightning. And because the Bruins’ gear as much as play the Toronto Maple Leafs within the first spherical of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive season, Krejci’s significance to Boston’s success within the postseason can't be overstated. While Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak doubtless will take middle stage towards the Leafs, it’s fairly frequent information that when the Bruins play properly within the postseason, Krejci is matching that manufacturing. And his teammates know that. Linemate Jake DeBrusk coined it “Playoff Krech.” ” ‘Playoff
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Did Senators Player ‘Chirping’ David Krejci Wake Up Bruins In Game 5?
The Boston Bruins seemed to have a fire lit under them in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators. And it might have been the Sens’ own fault. The Bruins were able to win to pick up the 3-2 win in overtime Friday after falling behind 2-0 in the second period while facing elimination. But Boston coach Bruce Cassidy thought it might’ve had something to do with what was said to David Krejci after the Bruins forward took a knee-on-knee hit from Senators defenseman Chris Wideman at the end of the opening period. “I think when the hit on Krejci, when they started chirping (Krejci), I think
David Krejci, David Pastrnak Lead Seven Bruins On World Cup Rosters
The Boston Bruins will be sending seven players to Toronto this fall to participate in the World Cup of Hockey. David Krejci and David Pastrnak were named to Team Czech Republic, while Patrice Bergeron (Team Canada), Zdeno Chara (Team Europe), Dennis Seidenberg (Europe), Tuukka Rask (Team Finland) and Loui Eriksson (Team Sweden) also made the team. Boston’s seven selections were tied with the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings for third-most in the NHL. The Tampa Bay Lightning (10) and Chicago Blackhawks (9) finished first and second in that category. Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was arguably the biggest surprise snub left o...
Jared Knight Set to Skate With David Krejci, Milan Lucic on First Line for Bruins’ Home Preseason Opener
BOSTON -- The Bruins will play their first game on TD Garden ice this season on Friday night, and captain Zdeno Chara will be in the lineup for the preseason home opener against the New York Islanders. Chara had a scare earlier in the week when he was hit on the inside of the left leg with a shot during practice on Monday. He did not play in Tuesday's Black and White Game in Providence, R.I., or the club's first preseason game in Ottawa on Wednesday, but he avoided serious injury and has been cleared to play on Friday."Yeah, I'm very glad that it wasn't [serious]," Chara said after Friday's morning skate at the Garden. "Obviously, it's something that you'll worry