The Bruins are executing Jim Montgomery’s system perfectly: ‘It’s so fast but predictable’
2 years, 1 month ago

The Bruins are executing Jim Montgomery’s system perfectly: ‘It’s so fast but predictable’

New York Times  

BOSTON — In Thursday’s second period, as Connor Clifton initiated the Bruins’ breakout from behind his net, the defenseman’s four teammates knew exactly what to do. So when Nosek received Clifton’s pass, everybody was in the perfect spot to execute one of coach Jim Montgomery’s signature plays: the defensive-zone exit using the weak-side defenseman. “Spacing, and we’re looking for it,” Montgomery said of why the Bruins have executed the play well and often. That gives him more room to find that weak-side D. It’s also the two other forwards clearing out that space and pushing people out with them.” It has become the Bruins’ not-so-secret weapon. “I know if I’m on top of my game, I can help the team offensively and put some points on the board,” Krejci said.

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Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bruins beat Capitals 4-1, hold Washington to season-low 11 shots.

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Elias Lindholm scored with 6:19 left to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins killed a five-minute penalty without allowing a shot on goal on Monday night to beat the Washington Capitals 4-1. Justin Brazeau also scored and Jeremy Swayman made 10 saves for the Bruins, who won for the fourth time in five games and improved …

Morgan Geekie scores go-ahead goal as Bruins send Sabres to 13th straight loss with 3-1 win
2 weeks, 5 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 …

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

What went wrong for Jim Montgomery and the Bruins?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What went wrong for Jim Montgomery and the Bruins?

New York Times  

On June 24, 2024, Don Sweeney diminished Jim Montgomery’s greatest position of strength. For two seasons, Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman made Montgomery’s job easy by cleaning up their teammates’ mistakes. And another thing Montgomery didn’t foresee: three months after Lindholm and Zadorov put pen to paper, Swayman had yet to do the same. As soon as Swayman signed his deal …

Flyers Secure Second Straight Victory, Clinching Second Straight Home Win
2 months, 1 week ago

Flyers Secure Second Straight Victory, Clinching Second Straight Home Win

Associated Press  

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in a thrilling contest on Thursday night. Bobby Brink scored a late goal to secure the victory for the Flyers, who have now won two consecutive games for the first time this season. The Flyers dominated the game, outshooting the Blues 32-18 and holding them to just 10 shots on goal. …

What I’m seeing after 10 Bruins games: Astonishing team-wide underperformance
2 months, 1 week ago

What I’m seeing after 10 Bruins games: Astonishing team-wide underperformance

New York Times  

— I believed the Boston Bruins’ 2-0 loss on Tuesday to the Philadelphia Flyers was exceptional in terms of rotten puck execution this season. “I’ve probably seen that four times already this year in games,” the Bruins coach said following Wednesday’s practice at Warrior Ice Arena. They’ve been so, so good for us.” GO DEEPER Private data shows all kinds …

Is Jim Montgomery in trouble? Bruins coach has no answers in latest thrashing
2 months, 1 week ago

Is Jim Montgomery in trouble? Bruins coach has no answers in latest thrashing

New York Times  

Just over 16 months have passed since Jim Montgomery was named the best coach in the NHL. Following the loss to the Flyers, Montgomery and the Bruins identified puck play as their primary shortcoming. “We’ve got to learn from tonight’s game,” Montgomery told NESN after the loss. Mason Lohrei, benched for part of the first period against the Flyers, was …

Bruins’ David Pastrnak hurting his team more than helping it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins’ David Pastrnak hurting his team more than helping it

New York Times  

BOSTON — David Pastrnak on fresh ice is usually trouble for the opposition. Just 11 ticks into Thursday’s second period, Pastrnak was in the penalty box for hooking the Dallas Stars’ Roope Hintz. “There’s no question,” Pastrnak, following the 5-2 loss, answered when asked if he took too many penalties. “You can’t take that many penalties in the second,” Montgomery …

​​How Jeremy Swayman kept Bruins’ momentum going in Game 1 vs. Panthers: 5 takeaways
8 months ago

​​How Jeremy Swayman kept Bruins’ momentum going in Game 1 vs. Panthers: 5 takeaways

New York Times  

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Boston Bruins barely had time to take a breath after their seven-game tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs concluded in overtime Saturday night. Even though he received the puck at a sharp angle, Lohrei let a riser fly that buzzed past Bobrovsky’s right ear, giving the Bruins a 2-1 lead. Geekie tied the score at 1-1, …

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

How Bruins turned Brad Marchand’s big game, Ilya Samsonov’s slip-up into Game 3 win: 3 takeaways
8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Bruins turned Brad Marchand’s big game, Ilya Samsonov’s slip-up into Game 3 win: 3 takeaways

New York Times  

TORONTO — Jeremy Swayman remains perfect against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Swayman was 3-0-0 in the regular season with a.959 save percentage against the Leafs, and he made 35 saves in the Bruins’ 5-1 Game 1 win Saturday. Maple Leafs, annoying all: 'It's an art' Brad Marchand arrives The Bruins captain had his best game of the series. With his …

Bruins’ Brad Marchand is center of attention again vs. Maple Leafs, annoying all: ‘It’s an art’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins’ Brad Marchand is center of attention again vs. Maple Leafs, annoying all: ‘It’s an art’

New York Times  

TORONTO — Brad Marchand has two goals and four assists in Round 1. Marchand’s output includes the deciding strike and an empty-netter in the Boston Bruins’ 4-2 Game 3 win on Wednesday over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just kind of woke up with the gratitude and understanding that it’s a gift to play in this league.” Marchand’s showdown with Bertuzzi, …

Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic
9 months ago

Jesper Boqvist scores in OT as Bruins beat Panthers 3-2 to move 5 points up in Atlantic

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jesper Boqvist scored 2:05 into overtime, Linus Ullmark stopped 28 shots and the Boston Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Saturday in a matchup of the top two teams in the Atlantic Division. “It’s another big game, another playoff-type game against a team that’s going to be there and those games aren’t hard to get up for,” …

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview
9 months, 1 week ago

Bruins beat the Capitals 3-2 in a shootout in a potential first-round playoff preview

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hampus Lindholm watched helplessly from the penalty box as his Boston Bruins teammates killed off his four-minute double minor for high sticking in overtime and marveled at how they got the job done from goaltender Jeremy Swayman on out. Lindholm scored a goal at one end, prevented one at the other and Boston beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 …

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery carves team in intense pre-road trip practice: ‘Wake the f— up!’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery carves team in intense pre-road trip practice: ‘Wake the f— up!’

New York Times  

— On Monday morning, Jim Montgomery was still annoyed with the way the Boston Bruins had given away two points in their 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers two days earlier. And we’re going to get tested.” The Bruins have lost their past two games in regulation. “We tie the game,” Montgomery said of Heinen’s third-period goal. “Then we give …

Brandt Clarke scores his first career goal to lift Kings past Bruins in overtime
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brandt Clarke scores his first career goal to lift Kings past Bruins in overtime

LA Times  

Brandt Clarke scored on a breakaway with 27 seconds left in overtime for his first career goal and the Kings rallied to beat the slumping Boston Bruins 5-4 on Saturday. “My heart was racing for a while in the penalty box, and I think from when I touched it at the red line to when everyone was jumping on me, …

Bruins’ Brad Marchand, in 1,000th game, gets his team playing the right way
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Bruins’ Brad Marchand, in 1,000th game, gets his team playing the right way

New York Times  

BOSTON — In Tuesday’s overtime, Brad Marchand reeled in a cross-ice pass from David Pastrnak and ripped what he thought would be the winner on net. “He made an incredible save,” Marchand said following the Boston Bruins’ 3-2 loss. “Really wanted to get the dub for him and make it even more memorable.” Recording the win was the only wart …

Bruins lose in OT as Jake DeBrusk whiffs, Linus Ullmark stands tall, defense leaks
1 year ago

Bruins lose in OT as Jake DeBrusk whiffs, Linus Ullmark stands tall, defense leaks

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins banked one point against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The captain scored following extended crease craziness around Marc-Andre Fleury, who had lost his battle ax and was playing with Connor Dewar’s stick. “Got to get that on net,” Montgomery said of DeBrusk’s attempt. Then after Brock Faber’s point shot hit traffic, Ryan Hartman had enough …

Bruins’ Jim Montgomery critical of individual, team performance: ‘It’s inexcusable’
1 year, 1 month ago

Bruins’ Jim Montgomery critical of individual, team performance: ‘It’s inexcusable’

New York Times  

MONTREAL — One of the reasons the Boston Bruins hired Jim Montgomery was because of his amicable approach with his players. It’s inexcusable,” said Montgomery, whistled for abuse of officials himself late in the Bruins’ 5-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Nov. 4. “But I can’t let my emotions get the best of me there.” Brad Marchand gets …

Bruins playoff observations: Linus Ullmark leaks, Patrice Bergeron missed
1 year, 8 months ago

Bruins playoff observations: Linus Ullmark leaks, Patrice Bergeron missed

New York Times  

BOSTON — Jim Montgomery liked how his team played for two periods. “Our game got away from us,” the Bruins coach said after the 6-3 Game 2 loss. “For a team that’s been really good in the third period for a long time, it’s an opportunity for us to learn and grow from that.” Observations: 1. Ullmark allowed five goals …

Bruins handle Panthers in Game 1: How Boston won without Patrice Bergeron
1 year, 8 months ago

Bruins handle Panthers in Game 1: How Boston won without Patrice Bergeron

New York Times  

The Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 to take Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Monday. The Athletic’s instant analysis: How the Bruins won without Bergeron With Patrice Bergeron unavailable because of illness and injury, Pavel Zacha took over top-line duties between Marchand and DeBrusk. — Shinzawa GO DEEPER Bruins handle Panthers, take Game 1 without Bergeron Bruins …

Bruins break NHL single-season wins record by beating Flyers
1 year, 9 months ago

Bruins break NHL single-season wins record by beating Flyers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — David Pastrnak posed with the puck he used to score his 60th goal of the season in front of the whiteboard in the locker room that had “63 WINS” written in blue marker. It’s not the Boston Bruins’ biggest goal, but they now own the NHL single-season wins record thanks to their best player putting on a show. …

David Pastrnak scores in OT, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 2-1
1 year, 9 months ago

David Pastrnak scores in OT, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 2-1

Associated Press  

BOSTON — David Pastrnak scored his 57th goal of the season at 2:30 of overtime to give the history-chasing Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Pastrnak blasted a shot from inside the left circle as the Bruins notched their 61st victory — one off the NHL season record set by Detroit in 1995-96 …

Bruins lose 3 straight for the first time this season: ‘We need a little bit of a rest’
1 year, 11 months ago

Bruins lose 3 straight for the first time this season: ‘We need a little bit of a rest’

New York Times  

The Bruins lost to the Hurricanes on Sunday, 4-1. Instead of using their trademark 1-3-1 formation, the Bruins went to more of a spread formation to counter Carolina’s aggressive penalty kill. When they were stymied, the Bruins stubbornly tried to force the puck back into the teeth of Carolina’s penalty kill. The Hurricanes were happy to gap up, overwhelm the …

Grzelcyk breaks tie late, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-3
1 year, 11 months ago

Grzelcyk breaks tie late, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-3

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The NHL-best Boston Bruins haven’t lost back-to-back games all season, and they wanted to keep it that way. “The game meant more to us than I imagined before the game,” coach Jim Montgomery said after Boston bounced back from its first shutout of the season and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night. There was a …

Bruins-Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs please, and 7 games at that
1 year, 11 months ago

Bruins-Maple Leafs in the NHL playoffs please, and 7 games at that

New York Times  

BOSTON — These are the dog days of the season. “We both know we may have to go through each other to advance in the playoffs at some point this year,” coach Jim Montgomery said after the Bruins’ 4-3 win over the Leafs on Saturday at TD Garden. “When you see a guy like that who’s been around for a …

New coach, old captain: Bruins hoping for another run at Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

New coach, old captain: Bruins hoping for another run at Cup

Associated Press  

BOSTON — For one day, they were all in the building: Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand, Zdeno Chara, Tuukka Rask and other members of the Bruins’ 2011 Stanley Cup championship team. “He’s got good control of what’s going on, and how to lead.” Also coming back is David Krejci, who spent last season playing in his home Czechia. BIG CHANGES Bruins …

Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy
2 years, 6 months ago

Bruins hire Montgomery as coach to replace Cassidy

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have hired Jim Montgomery as their new coach, giving the hockey lifer another chance at an NHL head-coaching job less than three years since he lost his first one. I’m just very thankful for what happened because now I’m a much better person every day and obviously a better husband, father and son.” Montgomery, who …

Marchand helps Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-2 in Game 3
2 years, 8 months ago

Marchand helps Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-2 in Game 3

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists on Friday night to help the Boston Bruins take their first lead against the Hurricanes all season — and hold onto it for a 4-2 victory over Carolina in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Rookie Jeremy Swayman stopped 25 shots in his first career playoff start after Linus …

Kings fall in overtime to Flyers, who end a 13-game losing streak
2 years, 11 months ago

Kings fall in overtime to Flyers, who end a 13-game losing streak

LA Times  

The Flyers’ Scott Laughton, center, celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime past Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, left. Atkinson scored twice in regulation and assisted Scott Laughton’s goal 2:22 into overtime, and the Philadelphia Flyers ended a franchise-record 13-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Kings on Saturday. “It was one of those things where I didn’t …

Forbort scores twice to help Bruins beat Flyers 5-2
3 years, 1 month ago

Forbort scores twice to help Bruins beat Flyers 5-2

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Derek Forbort had two goals to lead the Boston Bruins to their third straight victory, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Forbort scored his first of the game 30 seconds into the period when his slap shot from long range deflected off the stick of Flyers defenseman Justin Braun and over goalie Martin Jones’ right shoulder …

Jeremy Lauzon’s overtime turnover sinks the Bruins in Game 2
3 years, 7 months ago

Jeremy Lauzon’s overtime turnover sinks the Bruins in Game 2

New York Times  

Charlie McAvoy, like he usually does, was prowling deep in the offensive zone in overtime. When Jeremy Lauzon, McAvoy’s left-side man at the time, pulled the puck off the boards, he should have looked to see that his partner was still working his way back to the point. 4 center snapped a breakaway goal over Tuukka Rask’s blocker with 5 …

Bruins fall apart and give up early goals in Game 7 loss
5 years, 6 months ago

Bruins fall apart and give up early goals in Game 7 loss

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins will look back on a miserable three minutes all summer. You’ve got to kind of take those and move on.” The Bruins outshot the Blues 12-4 in that first period, 23-10 through two and 33-20 overall. I think we’ve come back and we had confidence in ourselves,” Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask said of that first …

Big or small, Bruins defense making it happen in playoffs
5 years, 7 months ago

Big or small, Bruins defense making it happen in playoffs

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are a case study in extremes on the blue line. Whatever they’re doing, it’s working: The Bruins defense and red-hot goaltender Tuukka Rask entered Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final allowing a playoff-best 1.94 goals per game through the first three rounds. I thought it was a good energy boost for our team.” While …

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