Tuesday afternoon wasn’t just an another game for the Boston Bruins. All eyes were on Notre Dame Stadium as the Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks squared off the 2019 NHL Winter Classic. New Year’s Day brought a back-and-forth affair between the Original Six franchises, but the B’s ultimately prevailed with a 4-2 win. After Boston’s second straight win, Patrice Bergeron shed light on the magnitude of the Winter Classic stage, while Zdeno Chara praised Tuukka Rask’s efforts against Chicago. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
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Ryan Donato, Patrice Bergeron, Tuukka Rask Look Ahead To Home Opener
The Boston Bruins will return to their home ice Monday, so as one would expect, the team is excited. Boston native Ryan Donato is eager for the opener, noting his excitement to represent the Black and Gold, while Patrice Bergeron and Tuukka Rask added what being back on home ice means to them. The TD Garden is going to be electric on Columbus Day as the B’s look to make it two straight wins when they host Ottawa Senators. To hear what the trio had to say, check out the clip above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Patrice Bergeron Laments Bruins’ ‘Unfortunate’ Overtime Loss To Kings
The Boston Bruins had one of the NHL’s hottest teams on the ropes Saturday night, but the Los Angeles Kings’ late-game magic pegged the B’s with a frustrating loss. After a back-and-forth, evenly matched contest, the Kings earned their ninth win of the season with a last-second goal that just narrowly beat the final buzzer of the overtime period. Patrice Bergeron tipped his cap to L.A. after the Bruins’ 2-1 loss, but he understandably was upset with the outcome considering how well his team played for the majority of the game. To hear from Bergeron, as well as Tuukka Rask, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Unlikely To Play Vs. Coyotes With Lower Body Injury
The Boston Bruins need Patrice Bergeron back on the ice, but he probably won’t be lacing up his skates Saturday. The Bruins veteran center hasn’t suited up yet this season, as he has been trying to work his way through a nagging lower body injury. Bergeron is making progress, but head coach Bruce Cassidy said it’s unlikely the 32-year-old will make his season debut Saturday when the B’s take on the Arizona Coyotes. To hear from Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Patrice Bergeron Won’t Play In Bruins Vs. Avalanche Because Of Injury
A lower body injury will keep Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron out of his team’s game against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night in Denver. The Avs beat the Bruins 4-0 on Monday night, and they’ll conclude their season series Wednesday. David Krejci will serve as the No. 1 center with Bergeron missing his third straight game to begin the season. Check out Billy Jaffe’s analysis of the situation in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Says It’s ‘Tough’ To Lose Colin Miller In Expansion Draft
The Boston Bruins were forced to part ways with one of their bright young players Wednesday night. Defenseman Colin Miller is headed to the Vegas Golden Knights after being selected by the new NHL club in the expansion draft in Las Vegas. Patrice Bergeron, who was in Vegas to receive his fourth Frank J. Selke Trophy at the NHL Awards, said it’s tough to see Miller go, as the 24-year-old was a part of the Bruins’ plans moving forward. To hear what else Bergeron had to say of Miller, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Patrice Begeron Looks To Make History With Fourth Selke Award Win
Share this: Patrice Bergeron is one of the best two-way players in hockey, and the Boston Bruins center typically is acknowledged for his stellar play. Bergeron has been a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Award — given to the best forward who excels on defense — for six consecutive seasons, and has brought home the award three times. But if Bergeron receives the honor at Wednesday’s NHL Awards in Las Vegas, he will have joined Montreal Canadiens legend Bob Gainey as the only players to win the Selke four times. NESN’s Adam Pellerin caught up with Bergeron in Las Vegas on Tuesday to discuss the significance of the award, as well as the importance of putting in effort on both ends of the