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Video: Bruce Cassidy on scrimmage – ‘I thought we got our work done’

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Video: David Pastrnak – ‘The fans were enough motivation for us to try hard’

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Three takeaways from Bruins’ intrasquad scrimmage – Bullet dodged with Marchand

The Bruins ramped up their prep for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday when they held an intrasquad scrimmage in front of a sold-out TD Garden. David...

David Backes once dreamed of bringing Stanley Cup to St. Louis – now, there will be no love lost

David Backes didn’t get much sleep on Tuesday night. For as much as the veteran forward wanted to shut off his TV for good — he continued to find himself...

Bruins hoping some ‘inside information’ helps crack Jordan Binnington in net during Cup Final

Goalies are a different sort of breed in the locker room. Many come with their own unique set of quirks or routines. Some can be quite forthcoming and candid, while...

Completed Q&A: Conor Ryan on Bruins/Blues and more NHL news – 5.23.19

It’s that time of the week again for another chat regarding the state of the Bruins. As always, there’s a ton to talk about, with both the B’s and Blues...

Video: Bruce Cassidy gives early preview of Blues, talks Thursday’s scrimmage

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Video: David Backes on facing Blues in Cup Final: ‘I need to focus on being the best player I can be’

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Long layoffs haven’t been kind to goalies in the postseason, but Tuukka Rask isn’t sweating it

History isn’t exactly on Tuukka Rask’s side going into the Stanley Cup Final. Now, let’s be clear here — Rask has been nothing short of dominant this postseason, leading all...

Bruins to battle Blues in Stanley Cup Final: 5 quick takeaways from another Boston/St. Louis bout

The 2019 Stanley Cup Final is finally set — with the Bruins set to battle the St. Louis Blues for the right to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup. This will be...

21 years might separate Zdeno Chara & Charlie McAvoy, but mutual respect takes precedence for top D pairing

There’s one major rule for anyone sandwiched into a media scrum with Zdeno Chara. Don’t use the term “rookie.” Through an NHL career that has spanned 21 years, the future...

In search of an ‘unbiased opinion,’ Bruce Cassidy & staff embrace analytics to give Bruins an inside edge

In the minutes following a win or loss, some NHL head coaches aren’t exactly privy to sharing their thoughts about the various ebbs and flows of a contest. Some are...

Video: Zdeno Chara on injury, returning to practice

Video: Tuukka Rask on avoiding rust – ‘It’s only as big of a challenge as you make it’

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Video: Bruce Cassidy – ‘This leadership group is second to none’

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In a season that’s spanned 9 months & 99 games, Bruins point to Winter Classic as turning point en route to Cup Final

The final chapters of the 2018-19 Bruins’ season will not be written for at least a few more weeks. Hoisting the Stanley Cup in June will be the ultimate determinant...

Bruins Notebook: In effort to stay fresh during long break, Bruins to seek help from Black Aces, friends down in Foxborough

So what will be it — rest? Rust? A bit of both? For their efforts in dispatching the Hurricanes in a four-game sweep during the Eastern Conference Final, the Bruins...

Stanley Cup Final schedule released: How will ‘rest vs. rust’ affect Bruins during 11-day break?

The Bruins haven’t had much time to catch their breath during their run to the Stanley Cup Final. After outlasting the Maple Leafs in a seven-game slugfest in the opening...