Tuukka Rask Records Career-High Eighth Shutout Of Season In Bruins’ Win

Share this: The Boston Bruins are headed back to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a 4-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden on Tuesday night. Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask recorded his eighth shutout of the season to eclipse his previous career-high of seven, which he set during the 2013-14 season. The B’s netminder now is tied with Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby for the league lead. To hear Rask’s postgame comments, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link

Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Panthers Lineups

Berkshire Bank Hockey Night In New England: Projected Bruins-Panthers Lineups

The Boston Bruins will be looking to take advantage of a struggling Florida Panthers team when the two clubs face off at TD Garden on Saturday afternoon. After hitting a four-game slump in mid-March, the Bruins finished out the month strong by collecting three straight wins, giving them a slightly stronger hold on the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a three-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The B’s also are only one point back of the Toronto Maple Leafs for third place in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers, on the other hand, are riding a three-game skid into their matchup on Boston’s home ice and are well out of

Claude Julien Pleased With Bruins’ Adjustments In 4-3 Win Over Lightning

Claude Julien Pleased With Bruins’ Adjustments In 4-3 Win Over Lightning

The Boston Bruins picked up a crucial two points Tuesday night with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game was tied 0-0 after the first 20 minutes, but the B’s outscored the Lightning 2-1 in the second period en route to their third straight win. “They were a little grittier than we were,” coach Claude Julien said on “Bruins Overtime Live.” “They were a little bit more physical and they were coming at us, so we had to adjust. I thought our D’s got better in the second period, our forecheck, neutral zone forecheck got a lot better, but also the forecheck in the first period was nonexistent. “All

Patrice Bergeron Gets Bruins On Board With Deflection Goal In 4-3 Win

Share this: The Boston Bruins were trailing 1-0 during the second period of their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Then Patrice Bergeron struck at the 18:08 mark in the period thanks to Brad Marchand’s speed in the neutral zone. The B’s would go on to win 4-3, capturing their third consecutive victory. Hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe break down the goal in the Arbella Coverage Cam above. Thumbnail photo via James Guillory/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Colin Miller Makes Ridiculous Save In Bruins’ Win Over Lightning

Share this: The Boston Bruins played the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 0-0 tie after the first period Tuesday night thanks to an incredible play by defenseman Colin Miller. Lightning forward Alex Killorn slapped a shot off of B’s netminder Tuukka Rask, and it was centimeters from crossing the goal line before Miller made a miraculous save. The Bruins would go on to defeat the Lightning 4-3, their third consecutive victory. Check out Miller’s unbelievable play in the DCU Save of the Day video above. Thumbnail photo via Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

Bruins Climb Standings With Thrilling Overtime Win Over Panthers

Bruins Climb Standings With Thrilling Overtime Win Over Panthers

The Boston Bruins prevailed 4-3 over the Florida Panthers on Monday night at TD Garden to leapfrog the Tampa Bay Lightning and move into third place in the Atlantic Division. B’s forward David Pastrnak scored twice, including a tremendous overtime goal to secure the extra point for the home team. Check out Jack Edwards’ and Andy Brickley’s analysis of the game in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com