The Boston Bruins are gearing up for the second season, as the B’s will battle the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins head into the playoffs in a bit of a slump, posting just one win over their last five games to close out the regular season. But general manager Don Sweeney isn’t concerned about the B’s April swoon, noting the team will focus on “tightening up” before the quest for the Cup begins at TD Garden on Thursday against the Leafs. For more from Sweeney, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
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Bruins Acquire Rick Nash From Rangers In Multi-Player Trade
UPDATE (9:53 a.m.): The Bruins officially have acquired Rick Nash. Here are the details: UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): The Bruins and Rangers have a “deal in place” to send Rick Nash to Boston, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. The deal is not official, but here are the details: ORIGINAL STORY: The Boston Bruins reportedly are close to making a major addition to their roster. Late in the Bruins’ controversial 4-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Boston was having “ongoing discussions” with the New York Rangers about trading for star winger Rick N... NESN.com
Bruins Prepare For Crucial Back-To-Back Games Vs. Rival Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins’ roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, and their November schedule isn’t doing the team any favors. The B’s have a tough stretch the rest of the month with games against many playoff-caliber opponents. It begins Friday and Saturday with a back-to-back set versus the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, who occupy second place in the Atlantic Division. For more on this matchup, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Leafs Vs. Capitals Live Stream: Watch NHL Playoffs Game 5 Online
Share this: The Washington Capitals evened their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs at two games apiece after a 5-4 win in Game 4. Now the series shifts back to Washington, where the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals are hoping to take a 3-2 series lead. It’s been a very exciting series so far, as three of the four games have gone to overtime. Here’s how you can watch Leafs vs. Capitals Game 5 online. When: Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m ETLive Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra Thumbnail photo via Dan Hamilton/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Tom Wilson’s Ridiculous OT Goal Saves Capitals In Game 1 Win Vs. Maple Leafs
Share this: The Washington Capitals faced an early two-goal deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first-round series Thursday night at the Verizon Center. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals have dealt with a ton of postseason disappointment over the past decade and falling down 0-1 to the eighth-seeded Leafs could have spelled disaster for them. But, the Caps battled back to force overtime thanks to two goals in regulation from Justin Williams. Then in overtime, Toronto native Tom Wilson scored his first-ever playoff goal on a ridiculous wrist shot to take the Capitals off the hook in Game 1. Take a look at the game-winning goal. What a rip by Wilson. The Maple Leafs will look to rebound in Game 2 on Saturday at
Bruins Six-Game Winning Streak Ends; Now One Point Behind Ottawa Senators
Share this: The Boston Bruins could not gain any ground in the Atlantic Division standings on Thursday night as they lose 2-1 to the Ottawa Senators in a shootout. The Bruins are now one point behind the Senators but still own the tie-breaker on Ottawa and the Toronto Maple Leafs even though they are a combined 0-7-1 against both teams. To hear the Bruins locker room post-game reaction, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link
Bruins In Toronto For Crucial Divisional Matchup With Rival Leafs
Share this: The Boston Bruins can gain much-needed separation in the playoff race from the rival Toronto Maple Leafs with a regulation win Monday night at the Air Canada Centre. The B’s enter the day three points ahead of the Leafs for third place in the Atlantic Division. For a look ahead to Monday night’s Bruins-Leafs showdown, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. More Stories Source link