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Metro Division Semis Game 2: Rangers vs Capitals - Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers aim to continue dominating 5v5 play, improve powerplay, and reduce penalties to secure a 2-0 series lead. [ more ]

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6 days ago

Jimmy Vesey and Artemi Panarin lead Rangers to 4-1 win over Capitals in Game 1 | amNewYork

The New York Rangers won their first-round playoff series with a strong performance, aiming for their first championship in 30 years. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Bantering Points: 4/15/24

Rangers focusing on improving even strength offense. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Recap: Rangers Big Win Sets New Franchise Record

The game between the Rangers and Islanders had important playoff implications, with the Islanders needing a win to secure their postseason spot. [ more ]

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New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders (4/9/2024): How to watch, stream for free without cable

Islanders face a crucial game to solidify playoff spot while Rangers have already locked their playoff position.

Rangers have shown strong offensive power with key players like Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad. [ more ]

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Sorokin pulled, Islanders drop Game 3 as Hurricanes take commanding 3-0 series lead | amNewYork

The Islanders faced a 3-2 defeat against the Hurricanes in a commanding 3-0 series lead, highlighted by the frustration of defenseman Noah Dobson and the goaltender change for New York. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders Playoff News: Working hard to get past the sting

The article discusses the Islanders' resilience and the challenges they are facing in the playoff series. [ more ]

Newsday

6 days ago

Isles know what they need to do in Game 2

Islanders focus on increasing traffic to the crease and one-on-one battles in Game 2 vs. Hurricanes. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders vs. Penguins: If a tree falls on a 'huge disappointment' [Game #82]

The final game of the hockey season may be considered meaningless by some, but it offers a brief respite before the intensity of the playoffs. [ more ]

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Holmstrom scores late winner, Palmieri notches 30th as Islanders beat Penguins 5-4 in regular-season finale | amNewYork

Islanders win their regular-season finale with a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, securing a playoff berth. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Game #81 New York Islanders vs New York Rangers Open Thread

The Rangers and Islanders face off in a crucial weekend match, battling for division title contention. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Charlie Lindgren's cover of 'Talladega' has become the Capitals' victory song

Washington Capitals celebrate playoff spot with a unique postgame ritual of singing a cover of a song by goaltender Charlie Lindgren. [ more ]

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Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead | amNewYork

The New York Rangers took a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Capitals @ Rangers Game 2 Thread

Capitals need to improve performance to defeat Rangers and turn around the series. [ more ]

NESN.com

Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins Fall 2-0 To Capitals

Boston Bruins were shut out 2-0 by Washington Capitals despite strong defensive effort. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: Boston's Empty Response Leads To Loss Vs. Capitals

Boston Bruins faced a pre-playoff test against Washington Capitals, struggling to score and eventually losing 2-0. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Capitals @ Flyers Game Thread

Capitals can secure playoff spot by winning against Flyers. [ more ]

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NESN.com

Maple Leafs Looking To Continue Momentum With Game 3 Lines

The Boston Bruins face challenges playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their home turf. [ more ]

NESN.com

Maple Leafs Look To Bounce Back After Game 1 Loss To Bruins

Auston Matthews led the NHL in regular season goals with 69. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Make Roster Move Before Pivotal Game 2 Vs. Maple Leafs

Derek Forbort unexpectedly returns to the Bruins' lineup after overcoming injuries. [ more ]

Boston.com

Jim Montgomery drops 'Wordle' clue when asked about Bruins' Game 2 starter

Montgomery uses a Wordle-style hint to tease Bruins goalie selection. [ more ]

Boston.com

Kevin Shattenkirk's role for Game 1? Reviving a stagnant Bruins power play

Boston's power play unit is undergoing significant changes to improve performance in the playoffs. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins David Pastrnak Looks Ready For Stanley Cup Run

David Pastrnak is in top form with nine goals and 11 assists in his last 18 games. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Sharks fire coach David Quinn after historic last-place season

The San Jose Sharks fired head coach David Quinn after a poor season. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

Sharks broadcasters set to call first-round NHL playoff games

Two San Jose Sharks broadcasters, Randy Hahn and Bret Hedican, are calling NHL postseason games despite the team missing the playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Connor McDavid becomes 4th in NHL history with 100 assists as the Oilers rout the Sharks 9-2

McDavid reaches 100 assists in a season, joining elite NHL company. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

Sharks update: World championships, Cooley on 'gonna die' comment, and Labanc's final home game?

Sharks forwards Granlund, Zetterlund, and Eklund ponder participation in IIHF World Championships. [ more ]

Star Tribune

Wild-Sharks game preview: Broadcast information, stats and analysis

The Wild face the Sharks in a game where goalie Jesper Wallstedt is expected to make his third NHL start, up against a improving San Jose team. [ more ]

Fear the Fin

Quick Bites: Cooley Stymies Kraken in 3-1 Win

Devin Cooley impresses with 49 saves, earning second NHL win and first road win in a challenging game against the Seattle Kraken. [ more ]

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Ilya Sorokin to start Game 3 for Islanders vs. Hurricanes | amNewYork

Ilya Sorokin to start as goalie for New York Islanders in Game 3 of playoff series against the hot Hurricanes. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders @ Hurricanes Round 1, Game 2 thread

The Islanders and Hurricanes are facing off in Game 2 after a quick turnaround. [ more ]

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Panarin scores late to tie it, Rangers win in shootout to cool off Islanders 3-2 | amNewYork

Rangers defeated Islanders 3-2 after Panarin's late goal, Shesterkin's saves. [ more ]

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Noah Dobson injury: Latest on Islanders star after early exit vs. Canadiens | amNewYork

Noah Dobson's injury could have a significant impact on the New York Islanders' playoff push. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders 4 (EN), Rangers 2: Isles grab early lead, hang on for two cardiac points

The New York Islanders won their fifth consecutive game against the Rangers, maintaining their playoff hopes in the Metro division.

The Islanders demonstrated a strong start by taking a 3-0 lead in the game, facing some challenges in the second period but managing to secure the victory. [ more ]

Newsday

Islanders hang on for crucial win over Rangers

The Islanders dominated the first period but struggled in the following 40 minutes, still managing a 4-2 win.

Semyon Varlamov made a significant impact with 33 saves, helping the Islanders secure the win and their fifth consecutive victory. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Kings' penalty kill, a strength all year, becomes weakness in deflating loss to Oilers

The Kings penalty kill struggled against the Oilers' powerful power play in Game 1. [ more ]

The Hockey Writers

Oilers Can't Take Kings Too Lightly in First Round Series - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

The Edmonton Oilers should not be overconfident against the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. [ more ]

The Hockey Writers

Projected Lineups for the Ducks vs Kings - 4/13/24 - The Hockey Writers Projected Lineups Latest News, Analysis & More

Projected lineups for Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings for tonight's game at Crypto.com Arena are revealed. [ more ]

The Hockey Writers

Projected Lineups for the Canucks vs Kings - 4/6/24 - The Hockey Writers Projected Lineups Latest News, Analysis & More

Projected lineups for Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings for their upcoming game provided.

Key players' injury status and lineup adjustments highlighted for both teams. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders Anxiety - Episode 290 - There Is No Sugarcoating

The Islanders faced an embarrassing and unforgivable loss, leading to a 3-1 lead turning into a 5-3 loss against the Hurricanes. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Boston

Women's Recap: Boston Survives, beats Toronto 2-1 at home.

Boston's special teams were poor but managed to secure a win through clutch moments and a great performance in net. [ more ]

USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

Calgary Flames vs. San Jose Sharks odds, tips and betting trends

Calgary Flames have a higher chance of winning based on moneyline odds and recent performance. [ more ]

Fear the Fin

Quick bites: Sharks play with fire and get burned

The Sharks played poorly despite scoring first.

The Flames won in overtime 3-2. [ more ]

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Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Marlies produce abject performance in home loss against Utica

Utica's hunger and aggressive play led to their success against Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Marlies failed to capitalize on power plays and showed lackluster performance in critical moments. [ more ]

Litter Box Cats

Gameday 78: Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins

The Florida Panthers excelled with a depleted lineup, achieving a 6-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

The Boston Bruins, led by David Pastrnak, are aiming for the Presidents' Trophy and enter the game on a three-game winning streak. [ more ]

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Hershey Bears clinch new franchise record for best points percentage in a single season. They've been around 86 years.

Hershey Bears set new franchise points percentage record. [ more ]

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Hershey Bears capture AHL single-season wins record with 52 in a 72-game format

The 2023-24 Hershey Bears set the AHL record for the most wins in the 72-game format with 52 victories. [ more ]

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Hardy Haman Aktell scores in Hershey Bears' 4-1 loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

Hershey Bears lost to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-1, ending their winning streak after becoming AHL regular season champions with most wins in a 72-game schedule. [ more ]

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Hershey hits the 50-win milestone for fourth time in franchise history after defeating Wild 3-2 in shootout

Hershey Bears achieved their 50th win of the season, marking the fourth time in their history and the first time during the modern 72-game schedule.

The game against Iowa Wild was tightly contested, with the Bears ultimately winning 3-2 in a shootout after a back-and-forth battle. [ more ]

The Athletic

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks wunderkind Connor Bedard dazzles fans and defies age in rookie campaign

Connor Bedard remains calm in high-pressure hockey situations but becomes nervous in unfamiliar social settings. [ more ]

Boston.com

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

The Bruins defeated the Penguins 6-4 after a four-goal second period, with a crucial short-handed goal by Brad Marchand. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: Four-Goal Period Leads Boston To Win Vs. Penguins

Pittsburgh showed early desperation, but Boston dominated with pre-playoff energy, securing a crucial win toward the postseason. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Bruins vs. Penguins 4/13/24 RECAP: Boston WINS rollercoaster game 6-4!

A slow first period led to an intense game with back-and-forth scoring between the Bruins and Penguins. [ more ]

Japers' Rink

Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: Caps Win 2-0

John Carlson continues to perform well with additional goals. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs

Game in 10: Maple Leafs' injury scares, ugly first period make for suboptimal final home game of the regular season vs. Detroit

Auston Matthews scored his 69th goal but Maple Leafs lost in overtime due to defensive lapses and goaltender errors. [ more ]

Blue Seat Blogs

Rangers sleepwalk, lose 4-1 to desperate Flyers - Blue Seat Blogs

Philadelphia Flyers end losing streak by triumphing over New York Rangers 4-1. [ more ]

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Cooley gets first win as Sharks beat Blues 3-2

Devin Cooley led the Sharks to victory with 34 saves in his first NHL win.

William Eklund scored a hat trick, including the overtime winner, against the Blues. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: First Period Offensive Outburst Lifts Boston Over Hurricanes

Boston Bruins ended successful road trip with a 4-1 win over Carolina Hurricanes.

Bruins displayed strong performance, scoring three goals in the opening period against a formidable opponent. [ more ]

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews barrelling toward rarely seen 70-goal season | CBC Sports

Auston Matthews is close to reaching the rare milestone of scoring 70 goals in a single NHL season. [ more ]

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Sharks coach says having NHL in Utah would be a great situation'

Salt Lake City impressed Coach David Quinn as a potential NHL city, with reports suggesting a possible relocation for the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. [ more ]

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How Dylan Strome was Alex Ovechkin's Goalstradamus this season

Alex Ovechkin set a new NHL record with his 30th goal of the season, marking eighteen different 30-goal seasons, the most ever.

Ovechkin's ability to reach the 30-goal mark again was surprising given his age and early season struggles, demonstrating his resilience and skill. [ more ]

ESPN.com

NHL referee collides with Fleury, leaves on stretcher

NHL referee Steve Kozari injured in collision on the ice during Penguins' victory.

Kozari expected to make a full recovery after being transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons. [ more ]

The Independent Online

Devin Cooley cool under pressure with 49 saves as Sharks top Kraken 3-1

Devin Cooley's outstanding 49-save performance led San Jose Sharks to beat Seattle Kraken 3-1, spoiling Seattle's final home game of the season. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Devin Cooley cool under pressure with 49 saves as Sharks top Kraken 3-1

Devin Cooley impresses with 49 saves in Sharks win against Seattle Kraken. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders Anxiety - Episode 286 - The Assassination of Mika Zibanejad by the Coward Adam Pelech

Islanders' win over Rangers sparked fan controversies

Tensions high between teams, leading to anticipation for rematch [ more ]

NESN.com

Ford Final Five Facts: Bruins Shaky Out Of Gate Vs. Hurricanes

Despite a shaky start, the Boston Bruins lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy scored in his second consecutive game, setting a new career high with 12 goals this season. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Notes: Boston Got 'Punched' By Hurricanes In Playoff-Type Game

Hurricanes controlled the game despite a close shot margin

Boston struggled to generate offense against Carolina [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Wrap: Boston Falls To Hurricanes, Snapping Four-Game Win Streak

Bruins and Hurricanes split their regular-season matchups with each team winning away games.

Carolina's strong penalty kill was evident as they capitalized on Bruins' power play opportunities. [ more ]

Stanley Cup of Chowder

Recap: Bruins fall flat to Hurricanes, 4-1

The Boston Bruins lost to the Carolina Hurricanes, ending a four-game winning streak.

The Hurricanes dominated with goals from Svechnikov, Teravainen, Guentzel, and a shorthanded goal by Jarvis in the third period. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Looking To Slow Down Hot Hurricanes Forward

The Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes face off in a repeated matchup.

Newly acquired forward Jake Guentzel of the Carolina Hurricanes has been performing exceptionally well since his trade. [ more ]

Boston.com

Svechnikov dazzles with lacrosse-style goal, Hurricanes beat Bruins 4-1

Carolina Hurricanes beat Boston Bruins 4-1 with Svechnikov's lacrosse-style goal as a highlight.

Hurricanes achieve their third straight win, reaching 50 wins and closing in on the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. [ more ]

Global News

Kuzmenko scores in OT to lift Flames to 3-2 win over Sharks - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Andrei Kuzmenko scored the overtime winner for the Flames, breaking their losing streak.

Calgary converted two power-play opportunities which played a crucial role in their victory. [ more ]

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Yegor Sharangovich Game Preview: Flames vs. Sharks

Yegor Sharangovich will be playing against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday at 10:30 PM ET.

Sharangovich has favorable odds to meet his points and assist props, with insights on his season stats provided. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Kuzmenko scores power-play goal in OT, Flames beat Sharks 3-2 to stop skid

Andrei Kuzmenko scored the game-winning goal for the Calgary Flames in overtime.

Calgary Flames won against the San Jose Sharks, breaking their losing streak. [ more ]

Chico Enterprise-Record

Sharks' Addison: Misconduct stemmed from something said to Coyotes player

Addison received a 10-minute misconduct for words exchanged with Coyotes player.

Sharks coach described the incident as normal banter between opposing players. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Sharks goalie first Bay Area kid to play for his hometown team

Devin Cooley is the first Bay Area hockey player to go from Sharks junior hockey to the AHL San Jose Barracuda, to NHL stardom with the San Jose Sharks.

Devin Cooley's journey from playing as a substitute goalie at age five to achieving his dream of playing in the NHL with his home team is a surreal and inspiring story. [ more ]

NESN.com

Jesper Boqvist Impressed Bruins Teammates Long Before Game-Winner

Jesper Boqvist scored a surprising game-winning goal for the Bruins against the Panthers in overtime.

Boqvist has gained recognition and confidence from his teammates and coaches due to his hard work and skill on the ice. [ more ]

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Wednesday Caps Clips: O-Town

Alex Ovechkin made history again on this night.

The Washington Capitals celebrated Enrico Ciccone's 54th birthday in a tweet. [ more ]

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How to watch tonight's San Jose Sharks-Calgary Flames game

San Jose Sharks game moved to NBC Sports California Plus tonight.

Sharks vs. Flames with significant impact on team standings and goalie debut. [ more ]

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Rangers' Peter Laviolette calls Adam Pelech's collision with Mika Zibanejad vicious' during Islanders' win | amNewYork

Head coach Laviolette unhappy with hit on Zibanejad during Rangers vs. Islanders game.

Differing views between Laviolette and Islanders' coach Roy on the nature of the collision. [ more ]

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Hertl to make Golden Knights debut 1 month after trade from Sharks | NHL.com

Tomas Hertl makes his debut for Vegas Golden Knights after being traded from San Jose Sharks.

Hertl had surgery on his left knee and is excited to finally return to the game. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Recap: Zibanejad, Kreider Spark Rangers Comeback Win

Rangers honoring Steven McDonald's legacy with Extra Effort Award

Strong performance by Rangers' top line of Trocheck, Panarin, and Lafreniere. [ more ]

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Coyotes vs. Sharks: Betting Trends, Odds, Advanced Stats

William Eklund's three goals led Sharks to victory over Blues

Arizona Coyotes have strong betting insights for upcoming game against Sharks [ more ]

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How to Watch the Coyotes vs. Sharks Game: Streaming & TV Info - April 7

The San Jose Sharks will face the Arizona Coyotes following William Eklund's hat trick.

The Coyotes and Sharks have contrasting defensive and offensive stats in the NHL season. [ more ]

Deadspin

Coyotes sweep season series with Sharks

Arizona Coyotes defeated San Jose Sharks 5-2 with multiple players contributing goals and assists.

Clayton Keller extended his point streak to 11 games with 33rd goal of the season. [ more ]

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Will Sammy Blais Score a Goal Against the Sharks on April 6?

Sammy Blais has a low scoring rate and has not been successful against the Sharks this season.

The Sharks have a weak defensive record when it comes to goals conceded. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Coyotes visit the Sharks after Carcone's 2-goal game

Arizona Coyotes have a better record and performance compared to the struggling San Jose Sharks.

Michael Carcone's outstanding performance in the previous game is highlighted as he leads the Coyotes against the Sharks. [ more ]

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How to Watch the Blues vs. Sharks Game: Streaming & TV Info - April 6

St. Louis Blues will face off against the struggling San Jose Sharks who have lost five straight at home.

Blues rank 14th in goals against, while Sharks are in the bottom ranks for both goals scored and goals allowed. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Blues lose in overtime to Sharks, swept in season series

William Eklund's hat trick, including the overtime winner, led the San Jose Sharks to victory against the St. Louis Blues.

Devin Cooley's strong goaltending performance, with 34 saves in his first NHL win, was crucial in the Sharks' success. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Akil Thomas scores 1st NHL goal as Kings beat Sharks 2-1 to improve playoff position

Akil Thomas scored his first NHL goal, leading the Kings to a 2-1 victory over the Sharks.

The Kings improved their playoff position, moving ahead of St. Louis for the second Western Conference wild card. [ more ]

Lighthouse Hockey

Islanders Gameday News: In the driver's seat, Isles need to break curse against Preds

The New York Islanders are in a favorable position in the standings, but they need to focus on breaking a long losing streak against the Nashville Predators.

Barry Trotz's return to Long Island may bring emotional elements to the game, but the Islanders should be motivated by their strong playoff position. [ more ]

LA Kings Insider

REIGN PREVIEW 4/6 - Ontario vs. San Jose - LA Kings Insider

Ontario Reign on a six-game winning streak, holding second place in Pacific Division.

Ontario's strong defense key to recent success, allowing only two goals per game in their last 17 games. [ more ]

NESN.com

Ford Final Five Facts: Brad Marchand Scores 400th Career Goal

Brad Marchand scores 400th career goal in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Boston Bruins have won four out of their last five games. [ more ]

Maple Leafs Hotstove

Toronto Maple Leafs

Sheldon Keefe on whether Auston Matthews deserves Hart Trophy & Selke Trophy recognition: "I don't know and I don't care... I just know we have a great player who drives our team"

Keefe emphasizes the importance of spread-out talent for a versatile attack.

Recognition of William Nylander's consistent contribution to the team. [ more ]

Blueshirt Banter

Game #77: New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Open Thread

The Rangers are facing the Red Wings in an Original Six matchup at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

New York won the first two meetings of the season series and aims for a sweep, while the Red Wings have former Blueshirt player Patrick Kane in the lineup. [ more ]

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Buy tickets for Blues vs. Sharks on April 6

Robert Thomas and Mikael Granlund are highlighted as exciting players to watch in the upcoming Blues vs. Sharks game.

Key players from both teams like Thomas, Buchnevich, Granlund, and Eklund are described based on their season performance statistics. [ more ]

NESN.com

Brad Marchand Joins Elite Bruins Company With Milestone Goal

Brad Marchand scored his 400th career goal after a 10-game goal drought.

Marchand's milestone goal places him fifth in Bruins' all-time goal scorers. [ more ]

NESN.com

Bruins Praise John Beecher For Dropping Gloves Vs. Hurricanes

Beecher's unexpected fight energized the Bruins and was praised by teammates.

The Bruins credited Beecher's fight for energizing the team and helping maintain urgency in the game. [ more ]

NESN.com

Danton Heinen's Strong Play Lifts Bruins Over Hurricanes

Danton Heinen played a major role in the Boston Bruins' win, scoring two points and showcasing strong performance recently.

Heinen has been in top form with five goals in his last 10 games for the black and gold team. [ more ]

Boston.com