Two Overtime games. Two dramatic wins. Two excellent reminders for why the World Juniors is awesome. Bronze Medal Game: Czechia wins Bronze in hellaciously long 3-2 shootout victory over Sweden Being a Sweden fan has to feel like getting punched in the back of the head every World Juniors. Game Notes: I genuinely do not know what to tell you about Sweden, man. Every … [Read more...] about WJC 2025 Medal Round RECAP: What it’s all about
Recap: Bruins bounce back, but ultimately fall to Islanders, 5-4, in OT
Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images David Pastrnak answered with two third-period goals as the B’s earn a point. The New York Islanders capitalized on their first chance in overtime, handing the Boston Bruins a 5-4 loss despite the Bruins’ grind to earn the extra point at the TD Garden on Sunday night. The Bruins are now 0-3-1 in their last … [Read more...] about Recap: Bruins bounce back, but ultimately fall to Islanders, 5-4, in OT
Public Skate: Bruins vs. Islanders
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Another day, another game. The Boston Bruins have returned home and welcome the New York Islanders tonight. Both teams are on a three-game skid with equal power-play capabilities at the bottom of the league. Discuss! … [Read more...] about Public Skate: Bruins vs. Islanders
Preview: Bruins return home to face Islanders
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Rounding out a back-to-back weekend. Just the facts When: Tonight, 6 PM Where: TD Garden — Boston, Mass. How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub Opposing site: Lighthouse Hockey Know your enemy 14-18-7, 35PTS, last in the Metropolitan Division Anders Lee: 16G-14A-30PTS; Bo Horvat: 10G-17A-27PTS; Kyle Palmieri: 12G-14A-26PTS Ilya … [Read more...] about Preview: Bruins return home to face Islanders
WJC 2025 Medal Round PREVIEW: Revengeance!
IIHF Images There’s nothing left to do but find out who is the best. Let’s do this. Bronze Medal Game: Group B Rematch as Czechia and Sweden face off! How do we get to a place where Group B’s final matchup gets a re-do for the Bronze Medal? For Czechia, it was the simple ugly reality of having to play a Team USA that seems destined to repeat their gold medal … [Read more...] about WJC 2025 Medal Round PREVIEW: Revengeance!
Bruins vs. Leafs GAMETHREAD
Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Let’s get a W with all the lights staring down on the Blue and White! It’s Toronto, it’s Boston, it’s new narratives being written, and the halfway point of the season. And after this, they get to go play Long Island back home. Isn’t that fun? Anyway, what’s on tap? I’ve got a bottle of Angel’s Envy from Christmas that’s been sitting … [Read more...] about Bruins vs. Leafs GAMETHREAD
WJC Semifinals PREVIEW: Sorting in the Semis
IIHF Images Only four remain, and we have to decide who plays for what Semifinal Game 1: Sweden vs. Finland - 3pm Do I even need to tell you why you should watch this? It’s Finland vs. Sweden. It’s the most intense rivalry of the euro-sphere that doesn’t involve the Red Machine. Two neighbors who are otherwise perfect friends who have hyper-competitive play against one … [Read more...] about WJC Semifinals PREVIEW: Sorting in the Semis
Bruins vs. Leafs PREVIEW: Another test in Toronto
Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Bruins limp into the hockey media capital to hopefully get back on track Just the Facts The Time: 7pm ET The Place: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario Place to Watch: NESN, ESPN+, SportsNet, CBC Place to Listen: 98.5 The Sports hub An Opposing Viewpoint: Pension Plan Puppets Know Your Enemy The Toronto Maple Leafs are 1st in the … [Read more...] about Bruins vs. Leafs PREVIEW: Another test in Toronto
Mark Kastelic extended for 3 years for $1.567 million AAV
Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images The depth man who’s made a big impact this year gets rewarded for his efforts! Well, at least someone is sticking after this season. The Bruins announced today that they’ve signed Mark Kastelic to a 3 year extension worth 1.567 million AAV. Keeping Kasty around The #NHLBruins have signed Mark Kastelic to a three-year … [Read more...] about Mark Kastelic extended for 3 years for $1.567 million AAV