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Milan Lucic-Gabriel Landeskog incident underscores Bruins' need to be smarter
As the second period of Thursday night's game against the Avalanche came to an end, the Bruins were hoping to carry some momentum into the break. They had not yet solved Colorado goalie Jean-Sebastien...
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NHL should ban fighting, but it needs to get more serious about dirty hits first
The voices opposed to fighting in hockey are getting louder and louder.More BruinsBruins routed by Red Wings in DetroitClaude Julien on Torey Krug in OT: ‘He gets around’Bruins still sitting pretty at...
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Average East: Bruins haven't been great, but neither has anyone else in...
If you had to describe the Bruins' season to this point, you'd probably say something like "good but not great." Given the fact that in the last month the Bruins have gone from winning four straight to...
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Torey Krug, U.S. Olympian? Don't get your hopes up
Before the season, it would have been crazy to even mention the possibility. In some ways, it still is. But when a player makes you jump out of your seat as much as Torey Krug does, it's only natural...
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Canucks matchup a reminder of how rare Bruins' stability is
Most coaches would kill to have the kind of success Alain Vigneault had in Vancouver. Six division titles, two Presidents' Trophies, four trips out of the first round and a Stanley Cup Final...
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Chad Johnson's emergence critical for Bruins, Tuukka Rask
A month ago, it would have been easy to understand if Chad Johnson was lacking confidence. He hadn't played much during the first two months of the season, and when he finally got more playing time in...
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Men's Olympic hockey preview, power-rankings style
The men's Olympic hockey tournament gets started on Wednesday, with Team USA opening group play on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. ET against Zdeno Chara and Slovakia. The Americans will then face host Russia on...
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U.S. hockey left with lots of questions to answer after disappointing...
Let’s not sugarcoat this. Missing the podium is a major disappointment for the United States men’s hockey team.More BruinsBruins blow third-period lead, fall to Sabres in overtimeAndy Brickley on...
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By the numbers: Putting Bruins' defensive play since Dennis Seidenberg's...
If you’re a Bruins fan, you’ve heard the debate a hundred times since Dennis Seidenberg went down with a torn ACL and MCL on Dec. 27. Should the Bruins pony up to acquire a top-four defenseman before...
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By the numbers: How Bruins' top 4 defensemen stack up against other contenders
So, the Bruins didn’t get a sure-fire top-four defenseman at the trade deadline. We all know they could’ve used one. But did they need one? Is their top four a weakness?Tweet EmailMore BruinsBruins...
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By the numbers: Why Zdeno Chara should be seriously considered for Norris Trophy
Zdeno Chara turned 37 on Tuesday, and he’s still one of the best defensemen in the NHL. Considering how long he’s been one of the best, it’s kind of amazing that he’s only won one Norris Trophy (in...
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'Smart player' Loui Eriksson continues to show he fits on any line
It’s already being called his best game as a Bruin, and rightly so. Playing on the top line in place of a banged-up Jarome Iginla, Loui Eriksson registered a career-high four assists and a game-high...
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By the numbers: Why is Bruins' top line struggling to score?
If you've been following the Bruins this postseason, you're probably aware that their top line has struggled to score goals.Tweet EmailMore BruinsReport: Zdeno Chara played through fractured...
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Embrace the hate: Nothing wrong with Bruins, Canadiens treating each other...
There are lots of rivalries in sports, but how many of them actually involve real hatred? No, not hatred between the fanbases. Not fans of one team hating the other team's star player. But players...
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The new can't-miss kid: Chelmsford's Jack Eichel focused on present as NHL...
Jack Eichel is trying not to think about it too much.Tweet EmailMore HockeyTrags Bag: The best coach in Boston history not named RedMore from WEEIRed Sox minor league roundup: Steps forward for Matt...
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Hockey's advanced stats here to stay: What do you need to know about them?
For those who have been following their growth, it's been evident for a while that hockey's advanced stats are here to stay. They've provided us with a new way to watch and analyze the game. They've...
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Despite stiffer punishment, Ray Rice situation remains as ugly as ever
It might be tempting to think some good came from all of Monday's ugliness.Tweet EmailMore FootballIt's time for Roger Goodell to goMore from WEEISaturday’s Red Sox-Royals matchups: Rubby De La Rosa...
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By the numbers: Tuukka Rask has been bad, but no one should be worried
Tuukka Rask has been bad this season. It's OK to acknowledge that.Tweet EmailMore Bruins5 things we learned as Bruins crushed by Canadiens for second straight blowout lossPierre McGuire on MFB:...
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No more excuses for Bruins to stick with ineffective fourth line
Tweet EmailMore BruinsBrad Marchand fesses up to slew-foot, says suspension could have been longerBrad Marchand suspended two games for slew-footing Derick BrassardDavid Pastrnak addition buys Bruins...
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'Zdeno Chara is in serious decline' is the new 'Tom Brady is in serious...
Tweet EmailMore BruinsBrad Marchand fesses up to slew-foot, says suspension could have been longerBrad Marchand suspended two games for slew-footing Derick BrassardDavid Pastrnak addition buys Bruins...
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