Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Coaching change hopes to spark a fire for the struggling B’s. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, NHLN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Know your enemy 7-8-3, 17PTS, tied for 5th in Central Division Clayton Keller: 6G-10A-16PTS; Dylan Guenther: 7G-7A-14TS; Nick Schmaltz: 0G-13A-13PTS Connor … [Read more...] about Preview: Bruins set for new beginnings against Utah Hockey Club
Women’s Recap: Boston draws first blood in Montreal
Photo by Troy Parla/Getty Images The preseason is hear and Boston starts off on the right foot. The game started off with the captain tallying the first goal of the game early in the first. Hannah Bilka saw her first professional ice time and was the primary assist on the goal. Northeastern’s Maureen Murphy knotted the game up at 1-1 later in the period scoring against … [Read more...] about Women’s Recap: Boston draws first blood in Montreal
“You can’t stay in neutral”
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Bruins, Sweeney hold press conference post-Montgomery firing. “You can’t stay in neutral.” - Don Sweeney Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney addressed the media this afternoon, the day after Jim Montgomery had been relieved of his coaching duties with Joe Sacco serving as interim head coach. The news broke … [Read more...] about “You can’t stay in neutral”
Morning Skate: New(ish)
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The more things change, etc. It is Wednesday, my dudes. The big news of the week remains (obviously) the Bruins moving on from head coach Jim Montgomery, who took the fall after a sputtering start. While it’s always a bit surprising to see the news release confirming the move, I think most around these parts felt like a coaching change was … [Read more...] about Morning Skate: New(ish)
Bruins fire Jim Montgomery, name Joe Sacco as Interim Head Coach
Winslow Townson-Imagn Images A tenure of staggering highs and terrifying lows comes to an end. Well, if you think the Coach was the problem, you got what you wanted. The Bruins announced today at 4:19pm that they have relieved Head Coach Jim Montgomery of his job, effective immediately. This has come off of a deeply disappointing start to the season, in which the Bruins … [Read more...] about Bruins fire Jim Montgomery, name Joe Sacco as Interim Head Coach
Recap: Bruins pummeled 5-1 by Blue Jackets
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images The B’s power play allowed two shorthanded goals in the loss. The Boston Bruins’ shortcomings peaked as they were handed a 5-1 loss by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night at the TD Garden after another night of searching for consistent play which didn’t come. The Bruins’ power play gave up two shorthanded goals as special … [Read more...] about Recap: Bruins pummeled 5-1 by Blue Jackets
Public Skate: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets
Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Here we go! The Boston Bruins need to get the juices flowing and will hopefully be able to do it tonight as the Columbus Blue Jackets are in town. The B’s are looking for a full 60-minute effort — which hasn’t really come yet this season to get out of this funk. The Bruins recalled Jeffrey Viel and he’s set to make his debut tonight. … [Read more...] about Public Skate: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets
Preview: Bruins look for consistency in game against Blue Jackets
Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One game at a time. Just the facts When: Tonight, 7 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, NHLN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing perspective: Jackets Cannon Know your enemy 6-9-2, 14PTS, last in Metropolitan Division Kirill Marchenko: 6G-10A-16PTS; Sean Monahan: 6G-7A-13TS; Zach Werenski: … [Read more...] about Preview: Bruins look for consistency in game against Blue Jackets
Recap: Bruins drop to Blues, 3-2, in OT
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bruins still can’t find any consistency. Another poor effort and inconsistent 60+ minutes handed the Boston Bruins a 3-2 overtime loss to the St. Louis Blues this afternoon at the TD Garden. There were a few bright spots to this game. Trent Frederic’s had a two-goal night with great positioning which earned … [Read more...] about Recap: Bruins drop to Blues, 3-2, in OT