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There were a lot of factors that went in to the Boston Bruins 4-2 series victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The Bruins used what got them to the second season, strong goaltending, tough defense and a crazy good penalty kill. But there was Bruin player that upped their game for the first round matchup. The season did not go the way Bruins captain Zdeno

If any Boston Bruins player had a reason to complain about the way this season turned out, it is the reigning Vezina Trophy winner, Tim Thomas. Tim Thomas is a great goaltender and an even better teammate. He is a perfect example of a role model in the NHL. Thomas played in 54 games for the Bruins last season and posted a record of 36-11-7

The phrase defense wins championships, is a much over used but highly accurate statement. It can be used for a wide spectrum of sports and hockey isn’t an exception. The 2009-10 Boston Bruins have made its names as a top defensive team. After finishing second to the Detroit Red Wings last season, scoring with 274 goals, the team plummeted to 206 this season, which was good for second last (Calgary

Before the series between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres started any expert, analyst and blogger a like would predict a low scoring series. Considering two of the better NHL netminders are between the pipes, it was almost a given. After the 2-1 Sabres victory in game one, it seemed that the majority were right in their assumption. That is until the teams hit the ice for game two. The

It is without a doubt the best goaltending matchup of the playoffs. The best in the league faces off against the best up and comer. Present versus future. In what is dubbed as the potential bore of the first round, the goaltending matchup makes this series a must watch. When it was announced that the Boston Bruins were going to face the Buffalo Sabres, all eyes were on the goaltenders.

When a team boasts the leagues worst offense and still manages to make its way in to the playoff picture, you know someone has to be doing something right. The struggles of the offensively challenged Boston Bruins have been well documented throughout the season. Through 80 games the team has yet to reach the 200-goal mark, even cellar dwelling Edmonton Oilers have 208 goals. Last season seems to be forever

By BRANDON MACDONALD With the boos roaring at the TD Garden, there had to be one thing on Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman’s mind, how do I shut them up? The answer: a game-winning goal. Wideman has been the scapegoat this season to many Bruins fans. Tonight, he answered their call. With the Bruins’ season on the line, they hosted the Buffalo Sabres for a potential playoff matchup. It was

When the Boston Bruins acquired Mark Recchi at the trade deadline in 2009 they didn’t realize the production they were going to get from the veteran forward on and off the ice. The Bruins gave up Martin Karsums and former first round pick Matt Lashoff for the veteran It was clear that the Bruins believed they were a legitimate contender to win the Stanley Cup after finishing second in the

The Sunday matinee between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers is shaping up to be the biggest game of the season for both teams. Not to mention the Bruins also have a date with the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday. With 12 games remaining on the Bruins schedule they haven’t exactly been playing with the sense of urgency you would expect to see a team fighting for their playoff

The 2009-10 National Hockey League (NHL) season has been chalked full of controversy from transactions to more recently the topic of hits to the head, known as headshots. The latest incident of a headshot taking place in the NHL was on March 7 when the Boston Bruins took on the Pittsburgh Penguins. With less than five minutes to play in the third period, Penguins forward Matt Cooke came from the