Battle of the big men at TD Garden

...Rask in net, while Buffalo will go with Jhonas Enroth. That leaves potential US Olympic goaltenders Tim Thomas and Ryan Miller on their respective team's benches

Mavs to face Raptors without Gooden, Thomas

...out." Actually, the Mavs might not have enough guys to execute Dampier's strategy. Gooden and Tim Thomas, who will miss at least another week while rehabbing from knee surgery, were signed to split...

Dampier's time with the Mavs dwindling

Overpaid or underappreciated? With Erick Dampier, it depends on whom you ask.

Julien plays Recchi roulette

...ends. Friendly call Although he was victimized by a Glen Metropolit goal later in the game, Tim Thomas was the beneficiary of a goaltender interference call that wiped out a score by the former...

Bergeron, Bruins avoid third straight shutout but lose to Canadiens

Patrice Bergeron's goal with 52 seconds left in regulation helped the Bruins avoid a historic third straight shutout, but Mike Cammalleri scored in the shootout to give the Canadiens a 2-1 victory.

Rask rewarded with extension

...his goaltending situation would be settled for the next couple of seasons. This spring, veteran goaltender Tim Thomas signed a four-year extension. Rask has been the Bruins' top prospect since he was acquired...

Deal keeps Rask in Boston through '12

The Bruins signed backup goalie Tuukka Rask to a contract extension.

Habs, Bruins trying to find way

Montreal's revamped lineup is still finding its way. Boston's depleted lineup is trying to rebound. It's a clash of rivals in our Game of the Week.

Losing Krejci comes at terrible time

...the largest margin of defeat of the season. Goaltender matchup The Bruins are scheduled to start Tim Thomas in net, while Montreal will counter with Carey Price (just 2-6-0 with a 3...

In The Crease: Rinne rises

Tim Kavanagh takes a closer look at the value of Pekka Rinne now that he's seized the No. 1 job in Nashville.

Canadiens-Bruins Preview

Canadiens-Bruins Preview

Stoking rivalry may provide spark

Meeting with Canadiens comes at good time for Bruins.

BOSTON - OCTOBER 29: Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins during warm-ups against the New Jersey Devils at the TD...

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 17: Goaltender Tim Thomas #30 of the Boston Bruins drops down onto his pads while making a save against the...

Bucci's Mailbag: Why so blue in Boston and Minny?

...massive influence and rally whatever troops you may have to reverse this horrible directive by the NHL. Tim Fukui West Chester, Pa. I loved, and am already longing for, the capricious nature of the now...