All Entries Tagged With: "Boston Bruins"
Hawks Can’t Solve the Bruins, Shutout in Game 3
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -In Game 3, the Chicago Blackhawks offense was completely shut down as the Boston Bruins skated to a 2-0 victory. Marian Hossa was a late scratch and his condition was later revealed to be an upper body injury. Hossa’s loss didn’t help the cause but the Bruins have been the superior [...]
Bruins Shutout Blackhawks In Game 3, Capture 2-1 Series Lead
BOSTON, MA – After Daniel Paille’s overtime game-winner on Saturday evened the series at one game apiece, the Stanley Cup Final would shift east to Boston’s TD Garden for Game 3 between the Bruins and Blackhawks on Monday evening. Fortunately for the crowd of 17, 565 that packed into the building for this one, the home-standing [...]
Blackhawks Burnout!
The defence played scared, the forwards appeared disinterested and the Powerplay looked to have as much organization as my last minute college presentations. This was all after the outstanding 1st period, of course, on Saturday night in Chicago. The Blackhawks must come with a more complete effort or this run will all be for not. [...]
Bruins Survive Sluggish Start, Even Series With 2-1 Overtime Victory
It may have taken them longer than usual to get going, but the Boston Bruins were able to recover from a disastrous opening period and storm back for a 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. In doing so, the team evened the series, 1-1, [...]
Incredible Start and No Finish as Hawks lose 2-1 in OT
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks dropped Game 2 in overtime by a 2-1 margin as the Boston Bruins evened the series. The Bruins were thoroughly outplayed in the opening period, but most games aren’t won because of playing only one strong period. Boston showed their resolve and was the better team for the [...]
One and Done? Absolutely Not!
The Hawks and Bruins might have felt like they’ve played an entire series worth after Game #1. However, it’s simply just one down with a potential of 6 more. While Andrew Shaw shines those shin pads up and gets ready to be the motor that drives the Hawks ship, the B’s have been crossing [...]
GameDay: How Will Bruins Respond After Triple-Overtime Game 1 Loss?
Teams: Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks Series: Chicago Leads, 1-0. Location: United Center – Chicago, IL Face-Off: 8:00 P.M. (EST) TV/Radio Info: NBC Sports Network – 98.5 The Sports Hub (Goucher, Beers) Last Game: Boston 3, Chicago 4 (3OT) Tonight’s Lineups (Subject To Change): BOSTON: Lucic–Krejci–Horton Marchand–Bergeron–Jagr Daugavins–Kelly–Seguin Paille–Peverley–Thornton — Chara–Seidenberg Ference–Boychuk Krug–McQuaid — Rask Scratches– ….. Carl Soderberg, Jay Pandolfo, Jordan Caron, Carter Camper, [...]
Blackhawks use Depth to Take Game 1
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -It remains to be seen if the Chicago Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL, but there should be little doubt they are the most exciting club to watch. In front of a crowd of 22,110, Chicago edged Boston 4-3 in triple overtime to take the first game of the [...]
FINALly
The Chicago Blackhawks took some beatings in the media over the last couple years. A remarkable amount of keystrokes tapped loud and clear on message boards. For the most part, it was deserved. The fans were upset they had to part with their fan favourites. “See ya Andrew Ladd. Nice knowing ya Dustin Byfuglien. Yay, [...]
Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Five Match-Ups To Watch In The 2013 Stanley Cup Final
After dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins in four short games, the Boston Bruins have advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final in the last three seasons. In doing so, they’ve earned themselves a date with the Western Conference Champion Chicago Blackhawks. With Game 1 of the 2013 Final set for this evening at the United Center [...]
Hockey Independent Playoff Roundtable: 2013 Stanley Cup Final Predictions
With the first game of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final set to begin in just over 24 hours, five members of the Hockey Independent writing staff have come together to predict which team will be hoisting the holy grail of hockey high above their heads at the end of this series. The contributing authors to [...]
How Sweep It Is: Bruins Finish Off Pens, Advance To Second Cup Final in Three Seasons
BOSTON, MA – Suffocating defense, brilliant goaltending and timely goals from up-and-down the lineup. This was the strategy Claude Julien’s Bruins executed perfectly in the Eastern Conference Final. On Friday evening, it all paid off for the Black and Gold, as a 1-0 Game 4 shutout victory secured a 4-0 series sweep for Boston. A relentless [...]
Bruins Outlast Pens In Double-Overtime Thriller, Capture 3-0 Series Lead
BOSTON, MA – After the Boston Bruins were able to capture the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final on road ice in Pittsburgh, the series would shift back to Boston on Wednesday evening for Game 3 at the TD Garden. Entering the contest, the visiting Penguins were in desperate need of a spark to [...]
Bruins Dominate Penguins Again, Take 2-0 Series Lead
– The Boston Bruins may very well be playing their best hockey in recent memory. Even better than two years ago during their magical run to the Stanley Cup in 2011. Not many expected the Black and Gold to outdo their Game 1 performance in which they perfectly shut down the dynamic Pittsburgh offense, en [...]
GameDay: Bruins Looking For Second Straight Win In Pittsburgh
Teams: Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins Series: Boston Leads, 1-0. Location: CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA Face-Off: 8:00 P.M. (EST) TV/Radio Info: NBC Sports Network – 98.5 The Sports Hub (Goucher, Beers) Last Game: Boston 3, Pittsburgh 0 Tonight’s Lineups (Subject To Change): BOSTON: Marchand–Bergeron–Jagr Lucic–Krejci–Horton Peverley–Kelly–Seguin Paille–Campbell–Thornton — Chara–Boychuk Ference–Seidenberg Krug–McQuaid — Rask Scratches– ….. Carl Soderberg, Kaspars Daugavins, Jay Pandolfo, [...]
Hockey Independent Playoff Roundtable: 2013 Conference Finals Predictions
With the first game of the 2013 conference finals set to begin in just a few hours, five members of the Hockey Independent writing staff have come together to predict which team will be representing their conference in the Stanley Cup. The contributing authors to today’s piece will be Cris Cohen (New York Rangers), Seth Levin (New Jersey Devils), Bill [...]
Bruins Keep Foot on the Gas, Eliminate Rangers in Game 5
BOSTON, MA – Following Thursday’s 4-3 overtime defeat at Madison Square Garden in Game 4 against the Rangers, the Boston Bruins were once again looking to close out their second round series on Saturday evening; this time on home-ice at TD Garden. Fortunately for the 17, 565 Black and Gold supporters that packed into the building, [...]
Breaking Brad
On the verge of elimination, John Tortorella did something he probably never though he would have to do in his coaching career: make Brad Richards a healthy scratch. Less than two years ago he was the prized free agent who had teams flocking to his agent’s office in Missisauga to woo. It took nine years [...]
Still Looking For Answers, Rangers On The Brink
New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist knew he needed to be better for game 3 than he was in game 2 for his team to have any chance to get back into this Eastern Conference Semifinal against the Boston Bruins. Despite a sore shoulder he was, turning in a 32-save performance that gave his team [...]
For The Rangers, Trouble’s A-Bruin
The New York Rangers had two days to regroup after Thursday night’s 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in game one of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. Would it help? When all was said and done Sunday, the answer was decidedly no. Rookie Torey Krug has probably made the Blueshirts wish that Dennis Seidenberg, [...]
