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BOSTON -- The New York Rangers are one of the best teams in the NHL at blocking shots. Rangers coach John Tortorella wants his players sacrificing their bodies each game to make sure that 6-ounce sphere of vulcanized rubber doesn't reach the net. ...

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WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Last summer, Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien and his staff spent time trying to figure out what would work best for the team's power-play unit. It's been an area of concern for for Julien in recent seasons. The team wants that ...

They may not enjoy the superstar status of Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, but pivotal players like Patrice Bergeron and Mike Smith have proved vital to their teams' success and could control their playoff fate.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2012

BOSTON -- When things go amiss, teams rely on their best players to shoulder the load. "I like those situations," Boston Bruins assistant captain Patrice Bergeron said after a 3-2 shootout victory Saturday over the Philadelphia Flyers. With bot...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Boston Bruins put on their Sunday best and spent a few hours on Monday at the White House with the president of the United States. The team bus carrying the 2011 Stanley Cup champions arrived a little before noon. Team mana...

Bruins Mailbag: Does Claude Julien deserve coach of the year consideration?

Pavel Datsyuk and Todd Bertuzzi scored in the shootout to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 win over Boston on Friday, snapping the Bruins' 10-game win streak.

Thornton's impact, Thomas' vindication and what Horton injury means for Seguin.

TAMPA -- The Boston Bruins arrived here Wednesday afternoon as the team prepares for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night at St. Pete Times Forum. The Bruins evened the best-of-seven series at ...

Tim Thomas' long day pays off with a big win for the Bruins.

Sean Allen discusses how to hunt for plus/minus on the teams that best foster it, along with his weekly top-100 update of fantasy hockey forwards.

With the No. 1 pick being decided in Tuesday night's NHL lottery, Gare Joyce explores which teams may pass on projected best-player-available Taylor Hall. Plus, should scouts stay home or go to the U-18 World's in Minsk?

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2010

Bruins' scoring problems go beyond regulation play.

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