The Boston Bruins are showing no signs of slowing down after going 3-0-0 in their last week of games. Boston defeated the San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils and the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning to remain in second place in the Atlantic Division. The B’s will look to widen the gap over the third-place Toronto Maple Leafs in their upcoming week with games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and surging Carolina Hurricanes. The Bruins finished off the month of February with a 11-0-2 record and hope to carry that momentum into March, which began with a 1-0 win over the Devils on home ice. Let’s take a look at the upcoming week: Tues... NESN.com
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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
Bruins Wrap: Joakim Nordstrom’s OT Goal Lifts Boston Past Penguins 2-1
The Boston Bruins hadn’t had a lot of luck in overtime this season, but it was a different story Friday night. Boston and the Pittsburgh Penguins battled to a 1-1 tie through three periods at TD Garden before Joakim Nordstrom put one past Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry with 1:57 remaining in overtime to give the B’s a 2-1 win. Bruins goalie Jaroslav Halak was tremendous in net, stopping 36 of the 37 shots sent his way. With the win, the Bruins improve to 12-6-4, while the Penguins fall to 8-8-5. Here’s how it all went down: NOTHING DOINGThe Bruins and Penguins played a fast-paced first period, with the... NESN.com
Tuukka Rask’s Impressive Crease Coverage Results In Big Save Vs. Penguins
The Boston Bruins had an exciting 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at TD Garden. And though it wasn’t exactly a defensive battle between the two sides, B’s netminder Tuukka Rask nevertheless made a stunning save while getting knocked over to help keep the Bruins in a position to win. To see the save, check out “DCU Save of the Day” video above, presented by Digital Federal Credit Union. Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
Bruins Prepare For Defending Champion Penguins After Huge Win Over Red Wings
The Boston Bruins were back at practice Wednesday after a much-needed 4-3 win in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The schedule doesn’t get any easier, though. The defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins visit TD Garden on Thursday night. They beat the Bruins 5-1 last weekend. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank, for a report from B’s practice. ... NESN.com
Sharks Down Penguins After Wild First Period In Stanley Cup Final Game 5
If you missed the first period of the Stanley Cup Final Game 5 on Thursday night, boy, did you miss a lot. The San Jose Sharks held on to win a thriller, 4-2, after a wild first period that saw the game’s first five goals. San Jose got right to business in Pittsburgh when Brent Burns scored just 1:04 into the period. That wasn’t all the Sharks had up their sleeves, though. Just 1:49 later, they struck again, this time with Logan Couture doing the damage. But if you thought the Penguins — who lead the series three games to one — would go down without a fight, you’re sadly mistaken.
Penguins One Win Away From Stanley Cup After Game 4 Victory Vs. Sharks
The Pittsburgh Penguins are one step closer to hoisting their first Stanley Cup since 2009. The Penguins took a commanding three-games-to-one lead over the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-1 win in Game 4 on Monday night. The Penguins had a 2-0 lead heading into the third period thanks to goals by Evgeni Malkin and Ian Cole, but the Sharks made it a one-goal game again after Melker Karlsson struck at the 8:07 mark in the third period. But any chance at a San Jose comeback was wiped away when Eric Fehr scored with just over two minutes remaining. The Penguins now can clinch the Stanley Cup on home ice with