Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0
6 days, 7 hours ago

Jeremy Swayman stops 18 shots, David Pastrnak scores on breakaway as Bruins beat Columbus, 4-0

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jeremy Swayman stopped 18 shots for his second shutout of the season, David Pastrnak scored on a clean breakaway and the Boston Bruins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Saturday to split consecutive-night, home-and-home games between the teams. Takeaways Blue Jackets: Had outscored the Bruins 11-3 in the first two meetings this season, but had trouble generating scoring chances. Bruins: Following an embarrassing loss on Friday, they responded with the type of tight-checking defensive play that’s helped them go 12-5-1 since interim coach Joe Sacco took over for the fired Jim Montgomery. Key stat Columbus had just one shot on goal during a four-minute power play when Bruins center Mark Kastelic was given a double-minor for high-sticking midway through the second.

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Fantilli scores in the 4th round of a shootout as Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 4-3
3 days, 5 hours ago

Fantilli scores in the 4th round of a shootout as Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 4-3

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Fantilli scored in the fourth round of a shootout to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. After Fantilli beat Pyotr Kochetkov, Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins denied Sebastian Aho to win it and push the Blue Jackets’ home record to 12-4-3 this season. Dmitri Voronkov tied …

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1
3 days, 13 hours ago

Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday. Aliaksei Protas scored twice, including an empty-net goal to seal it with.89 seconds left, and Logan Thompson made 26 saves for the Capitals, who bounced back from a 4-2 defeat …

Marchenko’s late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4
1 week, 4 days ago

Marchenko’s late goal lifts Blue Jackets past Canadiens 5-4

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kirill Marchenko scored with 2:12 left in regulation, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 on Monday night for their second straight home win, rallying after blowing a pair of two-goal leads. Jet Greaves made 27 saves, as the Blue Jackets snapped a seven-game losing streak against Montreal dating to Nov. 23, 2022. Key …

Tippett’s OT goal and 4-point game powers the Flyers to a 5-4 comeback win over the Blue Jackets
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1 week, 6 days ago

Tippett’s OT goal and 4-point game powers the Flyers to a 5-4 comeback win over the Blue Jackets

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Owen Tippett scored at 3:30 of overtime to punctuate a four-point game and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Morgan Frost scored twice and Tyson Foerster tied the game with less than two minutes remaining in the third period as Philadelphia won for the …

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
1 week, 6 days ago

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Morgan Geekie scored a tiebreaking, power-play goal with 1:45 left in regulation, and the Boston Bruins beat Buffalo 3-1 on Saturday night, sending the Sabres to their 13th straight loss. Charlie Coyle scored a first-period goal and Brad Marchand added an empty-netter for the Bruins, who improved to 10-4-1 under interim coach Joe Sacco. Takeaways Sabres: After losing …

Jacob Markstrom earns 2nd shutout of the season as the Devils beat the Penguins 3-0
1 week, 6 days ago

Jacob Markstrom earns 2nd shutout of the season as the Devils beat the Penguins 3-0

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Saturday night. Hischier made it 2-0 at 7:47 of the third, sliding a loose puck in the crease past Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry for his …

Alex Killorn scores in overtime as Ducks defeat Blue Jackets to end losing skid
3 weeks ago

Alex Killorn scores in overtime as Ducks defeat Blue Jackets to end losing skid

LA Times  

Ducks players celebrate after Alex Killorn scores in overtime of a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Alex Killorn scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 1:43 of overtime, and the Ducks rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Saturday night, closing out their four-game trip with a victory. Cole Sillinger, Kirill …

Aliaksei Protas scores in OT to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets 2-1
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Aliaksei Protas scores in OT to lift Capitals over Blue Jackets 2-1

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Aliaksei Protas scored his second goal of the night 2:23 into overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Zach Werenski got the 100th goal of his career with 5:48 left in the second period and Jet Greaves stopped 35 shots in his 11th NHL game and …

Flyers snap a 3-game skid with their 1st victory in December, beating the Blue Jackets 5-3
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Flyers snap a 3-game skid with their 1st victory in December, beating the Blue Jackets 5-3

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Travis Konecny scored twice in the second period and the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game slide with their first victory in December, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 Tuesday night. Takeaways Philadelphia: In his second game back after missing nearly a month with a lower-body injury, Ersson held firm against Columbus’ potent offense, conceding only two goals, …

Columbus takes on Philadelphia after Johnson’s 2-goal showing
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Columbus takes on Philadelphia after Johnson’s 2-goal showing

Associated Press  

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Philadelphia Flyers after Kent Johnson scored two goals in the Blue Jackets’ 4-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets. TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has scored eight goals with 20 assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 6-3-1, averaging …

Kent Johnson scores twice in the third as Blue Jackets defeat Jets 4-1
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kent Johnson scores twice in the third as Blue Jackets defeat Jets 4-1

Associated Press  

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Kent Johnson scored a pair of third-period goals to help the Columbus Blue Jackets snap a three-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night. The Jets didn’t get their first shot on goal until a power play five minutes into the game, and were outshot 12-6 in the first period. Jets: …

Blue Jackets take losing streak into matchup with the Jets
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Blue Jackets take losing streak into matchup with the Jets

Associated Press  

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Winnipeg Jets Winnipeg, Manitoba; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -187, Blue Jackets +155; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets look to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Winnipeg Jets. Sean Monahan has eight goals and 14 assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 5-5-0, …

Zacha scores in overtime as the Bruins rally past the Flyers for their 4th straight win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Zacha scores in overtime as the Bruins rally past the Flyers for their 4th straight win

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Pavel Zacha scored 2:49 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. Trent Frederic had the other two goals for Boston, which is 7-2 since interim coach Joe Sacco took over for fired coach Jim Montgomery. Rookie Matvei Michkov scored two first-period goals for Philadelphia in its second …

Suter scores 2 as Canucks rally to beat Blue Jackets 5-2
4 weeks ago

Suter scores 2 as Canucks rally to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Associated Press  

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Pius Suter scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks rallied from two goals down to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday night. Olivier and Severson scored 5:08 apart to give the Blue Jackets a 2-0 lead with 7:42 left in the opening period. Suter gave Vancouver the lead early in the third and DeBrusk made …

Michkov scores in OT to give Flyers 3-2 victory over Blues
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1 month ago

Michkov scores in OT to give Flyers 3-2 victory over Blues

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ST. LOUIS — Matvei Michkov scored 26 seconds into overtime and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Saturday night. Holloway tied it 1-1 with 8:49 remaining in the third, and Foerster scored on a rebound to put the Flyers back ahead 51 seconds later. Key moment Binnington recorded two eye-popping saves late in the second period …

Chicago hosts Columbus after Donato’s 2-goal performance
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1 month ago

Chicago hosts Columbus after Donato’s 2-goal performance

Associated Press  

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Chicago Blackhawks Chicago; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Ryan Donato’s two-goal game against the Minnesota Wild in the Blackhawks’ 3-2 loss. Kirill Marchenko has nine goals and 14 assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.1 assists, 2.7 penalties and …

Tomasino scores 3rd period goal to give Penguins 2-1 win over Bruins
1 month ago

Tomasino scores 3rd period goal to give Penguins 2-1 win over Bruins

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Philip Tomasino scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 31 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night. Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell scored his ninth goal of the season with less than a second remaining in the second period. The Bruins were eight-tenths of a second away from remaining ahead …

Blue Jackets extend points streak to 5 games with a chippy 5-2 win over the Flames
1 month ago

Blue Jackets extend points streak to 5 games with a chippy 5-2 win over the Flames

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Fantilli scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their points streak to five games with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames in a chippy game that included six fighting majors. Blake Coleman scored and Nazem Kadri added Calgary’s first power-play goal against Columbus since Nov. 2, 2019. Takeaways Flames: In their first trip to …

Travis Konecny scores twice in Philadelphia’s 3-1 win over the Rangers
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1 month ago

Travis Konecny scores twice in Philadelphia’s 3-1 win over the Rangers

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PHILADELPHIA — Travis Konecny scored a pair of goals, Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves, and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 3-1 on Friday. Konecny slid a puck through the legs of Rangers’ goalie Igor Shesterkin on a breakaway in the first period, to put Philadelphia up by two. Bobby Brink also scored for Philadelphia, who has registered …

Pittsburgh visits Boston after Rust’s 2-goal game
1 month, 1 week ago

Pittsburgh visits Boston after Rust’s 2-goal game

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins Boston; Friday, 6:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -200, Penguins +164; over/under is 6.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Boston Bruins after Bryan Rust’s two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Penguins’ 5-4 win. Rust has scored four goals and added three assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Zacha and Marchand each score twice as Bruins beat Islanders 6-3
1 month, 1 week ago

Zacha and Marchand each score twice as Bruins beat Islanders 6-3

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Pavel Zacha and Brad Marchand each scored twice and Jonas Korpisalo made 21 saves as the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 on Wednesday night. Takeaways Bruins: Boston is 3-1-0 since interim coach Joe Sacco replaced Jim Montgomery behind the bench on Nov. 19. Key moment Zacha’s go-ahead goal midway through the third period gave …

Blue Jackets bring win streak into game against the Canadiens
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1 month, 1 week ago

Blue Jackets bring win streak into game against the Canadiens

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Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus, Ohio; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -155, Canadiens +130; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Montreal Canadiens as winners of three straight games. TOP PERFORMERS: Sean Monahan has seven goals and 13 assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 4-5-1, averaging …

DeBrusk scores in return to Boston as Canucks shut out Bruins 2-0 behind Lankinen
1 month, 1 week ago

DeBrusk scores in return to Boston as Canucks shut out Bruins 2-0 behind Lankinen

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jake DeBrusk scored a power-play goal in his return to Boston, and Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Bruins 2-0 on Tuesday night. DeBrusk, who played his first seven NHL seasons for Boston before signing with the Canucks as a free agent last summer, poked in a rebound 5:53 into the second period. …

Blue Jackets score two short-handed goals to beat Bruins 5-1
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jackets score two short-handed goals to beat Bruins 5-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period that ended with the Boston fans booing their own team off the ice, and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1 on Monday night. Charlie Coyle scored Boston’s only goal, and Jeremy Swayman made 24 saves as the Bruins lost their third straight game. Takeaways Blue Jackets: …

Blue Jackets bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Penguins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Blue Jackets bring 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Penguins

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets aim to stop their six-game losing streak when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. TOP PERFORMERS: Kirill Marchenko has six goals and nine assists for the Blue Jackets. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 3-5-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.3 penalties and …

Kraken score twice in 10 seconds, defeat Blue Jackets 5-2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kraken score twice in 10 seconds, defeat Blue Jackets 5-2

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken scored twice in 10 seconds as part of a four-goal second period, coming back from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Tuesday night. Columbus took an early lead with their own pair of quick goals, as Sean Kuraly and Zachary Aston-Reese scored 22 seconds apart with about six minutes left …

Pastrnak’s goal completes rally as Bruins come back to stun Blues 3-2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pastrnak’s goal completes rally as Bruins come back to stun Blues 3-2

Associated Press  

ST. LOUIS — David Pastrnak scored with 1:47 to play as the Boston Bruins scored three third-period goals to come back for a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night. Brayden Schenn and Oskar Sundqvist scored second-period power-play goals for the Blues, snapping an 0-for-21 drought with the man advantage on home ice to start the season. …

Kings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kings shake off slow start to beat Blue Jackets 5-2

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Trevor Moore scored short-handed, Alex Laferriere got his ninth goal of the season, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night. The Kings overcame a sluggish first period, falling behind on Dmitri Voronkov’s goal, before they took charge with Vladislav Gavrikov’s shot through several screens and Warren Foegele’s finish off the …

Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere score to power Kings past Blue Jackets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trevor Moore and Alex Laferriere score to power Kings past Blue Jackets

LA Times  

Kings forward Alex Laferriere celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. Trevor Moore scored shorthanded, Alex Laferriere got his ninth goal of the season, and the Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings overcame a …

Bruins Secure Second Straight Shutout, Clinching Victory over Kraken
2 months ago

Bruins Secure Second Straight Shutout, Clinching Victory over Kraken

Associated Press  

The Boston Bruins defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-0 in a thrilling game in Seattle. Jeremy Swayman had a stellar performance with 23 saves, and the Bruins dominated the first period, outshooting the Kraken 15-3. Charlie Coyle scored two goals, including an uncontested shot in the crease, and the Bruins secured the victory with three power-play opportunities.

Bruins Dominate Flyers, Clinch Second Win in Six Games
2 months ago

Bruins Dominate Flyers, Clinch Second Win in Six Games

Associated Press  

The Boston Bruins defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Saturday. Joonas Korpisalo made 20 saves to earn the shutout, his fifth of the season. He was especially active in the second period, making several athletic saves to keep the Flyers off the scoreboard. The Bruins controlled the game for much of the first period, outshooting the Flyers 14-5. They played …

Blue Jackets Secure Second Straight Win, Shutout Merzlikins in 2-0 Victory
2 months ago

Blue Jackets Secure Second Straight Win, Shutout Merzlikins in 2-0 Victory

Associated Press  

The Blue Jackets defeated the New York Islanders 2-0 in a thrilling game. Damon Severson broke a scoreless tie in the third period, scoring two goals, and Elvis Merzlikins stopped 28 shots for his first shutout of the season. The Blue Jackets earned seven of a possible eight points in their last four games and have now won two straight.

Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia Scores First NHL Goal in Dramatic Win Against Oilers
2 months ago

Blue Jackets' Mikael Pyyhtia Scores First NHL Goal in Dramatic Win Against Oilers

Associated Press  

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-1 in a thrilling game at Nationwide Arena. Mikael Pyyhtia scored his first NHL goal, and the Blue Jackets dominated the first two periods, scoring six goals in each. Sean Monahan and Cole Sillinger added two goals each, while Adam Fantilli and Mathieu Olivier also scored for the Jackets. Elvis Merzlikins had …

Stars Dominate Bruins, Clinch Third Straight Loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Stars Dominate Bruins, Clinch Third Straight Loss

Associated Press  

The Dallas Stars defeated the Boston Bruins 5-2 on Thursday night, snapping their three-game losing streak. Stars' defense was dominant, holding the Bruins to only two unanswered goals in the second half. Stars' power play was a major force, scoring three goals on four power-play opportunities. Bruins' offense struggled to find its rhythm, with their only goal coming from David …

Blue Jackets Unleash Olivier's Magic, Clinch 6-2 Victory over Maple Leafs
2 months, 1 week ago

Blue Jackets Unleash Olivier's Magic, Clinch 6-2 Victory over Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

The Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 in a thrilling game played in Columbus, Ohio. Mathieu Olivier shone for the Blue Jackets with two goals and two assists, while Dennis Hildeby made 32 saves for the Maple Leafs. The Blue Jackets scored three goals in the first period and held on for the win, showcasing their offensive …

Wild Dominates Blue Jackets, Clinches Fifth Win in Season Opener
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Wild Dominates Blue Jackets, Clinches Fifth Win in Season Opener

Associated Press  

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1 in a thrilling game. Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, while Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves. The Wild have now won three games and lost two in overtime, and they are looking to build on their season-opening sweep of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets Dominate Sabres in Thrilling 6-4 Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jackets Dominate Sabres in Thrilling 6-4 Victory

Associated Press  

The Blue Jackets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-4 in a thrilling game at Nationwide Arena. Kirill Marchenko and Mathieu Olivier each scored a goal and an assist, while Daniil Tarasov made 21 saves to help Columbus secure the victory. The Blue Jackets' Russian connection proved fruitful, with Ryan McLeod, Owen Power and JJ Peterka scoring for Buffalo. The Sabres, who …

Bruins' Swayman Makes a Statement in Season Opener Win
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bruins' Swayman Makes a Statement in Season Opener Win

Associated Press  

Jeremy Swayman had a strong performance in the Bruins' home opener against the Montreal Canadiens, leading the Bruins to a 6-4 victory. He was the first player introduced before the game and received a warm welcome from the Boston fans. Swayman was the first goaltender to start the season and made several key saves to preserve the victory. He also …

Susanna Tapani scores in OT, Aerin Frankel makes 53 saves, and Boston beats Montreal 2-1
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Susanna Tapani scores in OT, Aerin Frankel makes 53 saves, and Boston beats Montreal 2-1

Associated Press  

LAVAL, Quebec — Susanna Tapani scored in overtime and Aerin Frankel made a league-record 53 saves to lead Boston to a 2-1 win over Montreal in Game 1 of a Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series on Thursday night. Kristin O’Neill scored and Ann-Renée Desbiens stopped 24 shots for Montreal, which finished second in the PWHL regular season and six …

Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery wanted to do something different with his team heading into a first-round Game 7 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs. “The thinking was, we’re 2-5 at home the last two years in the playoffs, and what’s going to allow us to eliminate the noise?” Montgomery said. “Obviously, the happiness from the group and …

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
7 months, 4 weeks ago

David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs

Associated Press  

BOSTON — With the Boston Bruins’ season on the brink and the team’s top scorer mired in a scoring slump, coach Jim Montgomery didn’t hesitate to publicly challenge David Pastrnak to do more in Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “This was the opportunity to seize the moment and be a difference maker.” Boston Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman makes a …

How the Bruins avoided a choke and finished the Maple Leafs: 5 takeaways
8 months ago

How the Bruins avoided a choke and finished the Maple Leafs: 5 takeaways

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are still alive. David Pastrnak scored the winning goal after coach Jim Montgomery said following Game 6 that “Pasta needs to step up.” That he did. Beyond Pastrnak’s heroics, here are five takeaways: Jeremy Swayman stands tall Jeremy Swayman was the Bruins’ best player in Round 1. “I think his confidence and his swagger permeated …

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1
8 months, 1 week ago

Toronto beats Boston to tie the series 1-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Auston Matthews scored on a breakaway to snap a third-period tie with eight minutes left, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Monday night to knot their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. HURRICANES 5, ISLANDERS 3 RALEIGH, N.C. — Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third …

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece
8 months, 1 week ago

Matthews scores as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-2 to tie their series at 1 game apiece

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Max Domi held the puck inside the Toronto defensive zone, waiting for Auston Matthews to make his move. “Great pass to find Auston in the manner that he did,” Toronto coach Sheldon Keefe said on Monday night after the Maple Leafs rallied from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits to beat Boston 3-2 and knot their first-round playoff series at …

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto
8 months, 2 weeks ago

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins were clinging to a one-goal lead when defenseman Charlie McAvoy caught a skate edge and fell while trying to race Toronto’s Auston Matthews to a loose puck. “I thought I thought it was 1-1 as soon as he got by Sway,” Bruins coach Jim Montgomery said after Boston pulled away to beat Toronto 5-1 in …

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles’ win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby’s late penalty shot

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night. That’s what I love about this group — there are so many vets on this team and they knew it was important to …

Zach Werenski scores twice as Blue Jackets beat playoff-bound Hurricanes 6-3 in season finale
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Zach Werenski scores twice as Blue Jackets beat playoff-bound Hurricanes 6-3 in season finale

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Zach Werenski had two goals and two assists, Jet Greaves made 38 saves and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat a diminished version of the playoff-bound Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Tuesday night. “This is what we wanted to play for all year, and we’re going to get an opportunity to do that.” At least it wasn’t another loss …

Blue Jackets bring losing streak into home matchup against the Hurricanes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blue Jackets bring losing streak into home matchup against the Hurricanes

Associated Press  

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets head into a matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes as losers of four straight games. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 3-7-0, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.5 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game. Hurricanes: 8-2-0, averaging 3.1 …

Brad Marchand caps Bruins’ four-goal second period in 6-4 win over Penguins
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Brad Marchand caps Bruins’ four-goal second period in 6-4 win over Penguins

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Brad Marchand scored short-handed to cap Boston’s four-goal second period, and the Bruins beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-4 on Saturday night. Second period, I thought we got to our game.” Michael Bunting scored twice, Drew O’Connor had a goal and an assist, and Bryan Rust also scored for the Penguins, who lost in regulation for the first time …

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