February 2012
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Bruins Tripped Up in Return Home →
BOSTON, MA – It had been 14 days since the Bruins last played at the TD Garden, and when they returned last night to face the Ottawa Senators they got a warm welcome from 17, 565 fans.
But as the game went on, it quickly got quiet as the Bruins put just 15 shots on net in the first two periods, compared to Ottawa’s 28.
Despite a strong third period effort, the B’s lost to the Senators 1-0 on a...
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WatchTyler Seguin spoke to the press after the team’s 1-0 loss to the Senators in the TD Garden.
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Lehner Leads Sens Past Bruins
BOSTON, MA — The Ottawa Senators found a way to defeat their Northeast Division rival Boston Bruins Tuesday night, lead by rookie goaltender Robin Lehner.
In just his third NHL start, Lehner recorded the first shutout of his career, blanking the Bruins by a score of 1-0. In those three starts, Lehner has a 3-0 record, allowing just four goals on 87 shots for a 1.33 GAA and .954 save...
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WatchThomas gets just the tip of his toe on the puck, sliding across to prevent a Senators goal.
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Thomas Kept it Close →
BOSTON, MA — At times during the first and second periods on Tuesday night, Tim Thomas’ pads were the only things keeping the Ottawa Senators from running up the score on the Boston Bruins.
The defending Vezina Trophy-winner was stellar in defeat, and fought off 37 of the Senators attempts to yield only one goal as the B’s were unable to muster much of an attack during a...
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Game Recap: OTT 1, BOS 0 →
BOSTON (AP) - Robin Lehner stopped 32 shots for his first career shutout and Erik Karlsson scored the lone goal, lifting surging Ottawa to a 1-0 win over Boston on Tuesday night.
It was the Senators’ first victory in five games against the Bruins this season.
With the win, the Senators moved one point behind the Northeast Division-leading Bruins, who have played four fewer games than...
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Game Notes: OTT vs. BOS (PDF) →
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Rosters: OTT vs. BOS (PDF) →
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Game 61: OTT vs. BOS
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WatchQuincy-native Mike Mottau spoke to the press after his first skate with the Boston Bruins in the TD Garden.
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WatchBrian Rolston spoke to the press about being back in a Boston Bruins jersey following the team’s morning skate in the TD Garden on Tuesday.
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Homecoming Day →
BOSTON, MA — Finally there’s a Beanpotter back on the Bruins.
Between Boston’s annual February tradition and the Garden’s annual hosting of the Hockey East Championships, Mike Mottau, who earned the Hobey Baker award in 2000, has played plenty of games in TD Garden while with the Boston College Eagles.
However, it was wearing a spoked-B that fulfilled a lifelong...
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Rolston Reunited With Thomas, Bergeron →
BOSTON, MA – When Brian Rolston was just six years old, he skated alongside Tim Thomas while the two grew up in Flint, Mich.
At that time, there was no telling if the two would end up in the NHL together – let alone playing for the same team.
But thanks to a trade with the New York Islanders before yesterday’s 3 p.m. deadline, Rolston is again reunited with the Bruins net-minder, as they will...
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Bruins, Senators Set for Division Showdown →
BOSTON, MA – When the Bruins beat the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, they slightly widened their Northeast division lead to five points.
But as the Senators (33-23-8) visit the TD Garden tonight, they’re right back on the Bruins (37-20-3) tails after beating the New York Islanders Sunday.
The Black & Gold lead the division with 77 points, but if the Senators win tonight, they’ll be just one...
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Game Preview: OTT vs. BOS →
AP – The Boston Bruins were one of the more active teams before the NHL’s trade deadline, and they’ll try to use that improved depth to secure another Northeast Division title.
The Bruins can help themselves in that race Tuesday night by continuing their recent mastery of their closest challengers, the Ottawa Senators.
In one of its two deals Monday, Boston acquired veteran forward...
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WatchGM Peter Chiarelli answered questions from the press during his trade deadline press conference that was held at the Garden.
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Bruins Add Top Shot-Blocker Zanon →
BostonBruins.com – Uncle Doug is one happy man.
That’s the uncle of NHL defenseman and newly acquired Boston Bruins player Greg Zanon, who was shipped from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Providence defenseman Steven Kampfer minute before today’s trade deadline.
“My uncle [Doug Foster] back home is a big Bruins fan and has been for a while,” Zanon said. “So I’m sure he’s probably jumping for...
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Rolston Ready to Return to Boston →
BOSTON, MA — Brian Rolston is very, very happy to again be a member of the Boston Bruins.
“I was hoping something would happen and it did and I’m excited about it,” said the 39-year-old forward. “Obviously a lot has changed since I’ve been there. I’m just excited to go to a team like that is close like with Claude Julien you know kind of the defense first mentality,...
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Mottau Thrilled to Be Back Home →
BostonBruins.com – When defenseman and Quincy, MA-native Mike Mottau was growing up, he told his parents he wanted to go to Harvard (and be a carpenter), and play for the Boston Bruins – those were his dreams.
The first one didn’t quite pan out, as he went to Boston College and played with the Eagles for four years.
The second one seemed as if it wasn’t going to pan out either – that is until...
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Chiarelli Says New Trio is Excited, Motivated →
BOSTON, MA — Frustration might have been the theme of the day for Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli, but depth was the outcome.
Earlier this afternoon, Chiarelli spoke about his acquisition of former Boston College Eagle defenseman Mike Mottau, former Boston Bruins forward Brian Rolston (both formally of the Islanders) and blueliner Greg Zanon the man with the second most blocked shots in...
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WatchGM Peter Chiarelli gave the opening statement to his press conference announcing the acquisitions of Brian Rolston, Mike Mottau and Greg Zanon.
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Listen in on GM Peter Chiarelli as his speaks...
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B's Make Deadline Day Transcaction →
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has acquired forward Brian Rolston and defenseman Mike Mottau from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Yannick Riendeau and defenseman Marc Cantin.
Chiarelli also announced that the Bruins have acquired defenseman Greg Zanon from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenseman Steven Kampfer.
To...
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Bruins Acquire Trio of Veteran Players →
BostonBruins.com – After a rather quiet day, the Boston Bruins acquired New York Islanders forward Brian Rolston and defenseman Mike Mottau in exchange for prospects Marc Cantin and Yannick Riendeau as the 3 p.m. trade deadline approached.
They also traded Providence defenseman Steven Kampfer for Minnesota Wild defenseman Greg Zanon.
Rolston, 39, is in his 19th NHL season and returns to Boston...
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WatchZdeno Chara spoke to the press after the team’s practice in Wilmington.
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Deadline Not a Fun Time for Players →
BOSTON, MA — “Not much is happening as we can see,” was Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien comment about the early activity on trade deadline day. “Right now it’s slow.”
But the heretofore quiet day, hasn’t necessarily made things any easier on his players - at least before 3:00 p.m.
“I’ve called a couple players into my office to show some...
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Practice Schedule
Monday, February 27 (Wilmington, MA/Boston, MA) -Practice, Ristuccia Arena, 10:30 a.m.
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Bodnarchuk & Sauve Recalled from AHL →
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has recalled defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk and forward Max Sauve from the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League). Bodnarchuk and Sauve are expected to join the Bruins for their 10:30 a.m. practice on Monday at Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington.
This is Bodnarchuk’s second recall to Boston this season. He...
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Players Pay Attention →
BOSTON, MA — The Boston Bruins practice today in Wilmington’s Ristuccia Memorial Arena, but With the NHL’s trade deadline just hours away –- prior to and immediately following the skate –- chances are good that many members of the club will be keeping close tabs on the comings-and-goings of players throughout the NHL.
“Players can always say, ‘Oh yeah I don’t pay...
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Bodnarchuk & Hennessy Assigned to P-Bruins →
BOSTON, MA – Boston Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli announced today that the club has assigned defenseman Andrew Bodnarchuk and forward Josh Hennessy to the Providence Bruins (American Hockey League). Both players are expected to join the P-Bruins on Sunday, February 26 for their 3:00 p.m. game in Manchester.
Bodnarchuk and Hennessy were both recalled to Boston on February 13th and...
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Bergeron Fuels Bounce-Back →
OTTAWA, ON - It was if Patrice Bergeron simply wouldn’t allow his Bruins to finish their longest road trip of the season on a down beat.
After Erik Karlsson put the Senators ahead 1-0 just 1:10 into the contest, Bergeron tied the game with his 18th of the campaign less than three minutes later.
Bergeron then assisted on Brad Marchand’s go-ahead goal and cemented the clubs win with...
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Practice Schedule
Sunday, February 26 - Off. No practice
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WatchCarter Camper gets just enough of a shot past Auld, scoring his first NHL goal and point.
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WatchCamper scored his first NHL goal tonight in Ottawa. He spoke to the press after the team’s 5-3 win over the Sens.
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Bruins Hang On for 5-3 Win Over Ottawa →
BostonBruins.com – As the Boston Bruins prepared for the first game of their home-and-home series with the Ottawa Senators, it was clear that a playoff atmosphere was lurking.
The Bruins (37-20-3) had a slim, three-point lead over the Senators (32-23-8) in the Northeast division, and an Ottawa win would close the gap to one point heading into the TD Garden for Tuesday’s matchup.
But the Bruins...
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Camper Nets First NHL Goal →
BostonBruins.com – It all started with a quick poke check from forward Josh Hennessy and a shot from defenseman Adam McQuaid. The rebound fluttered in front of the net, and rookie Carter Camper buried the puck past Ottawa Senators goaltender Alex Auld.
Just like that, in a matter of seconds, Camper notched his first NHL goal to give the in his third game with the team as the Bruins beat the...
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Game Recap: BOS 5, OTT 3 →
OTTAWA (AP) - Patrice Bergeron had two goals and an assist to lead the Boston Bruins past the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday night.
David Krejci, Carter Camper and Brad Marchand had the other goals for Boston (37-20-3), which moved five points ahead of the Senators in the Northeast Division with three games in hand.
Tim Thomas stopped 27 shots to extend his unbeaten streak at Scotiabank Place...
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Live Blog: BOS @ OTT
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A Pretty Good Third Line →
OTTAWA, ON — For much of the last two seasons, the Bruins energy line (a.k.a. the Merlot Line) have been a key part of Boston’s “hard to play against” mindset. Often pitting brute strength against many highly skilled players, the trio has confounded and frustrated opponents and allowed Head Coach Claude Julien the luxury of consistently rolling four lines in most...
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Game Notes: BOS @ OTT (PDF) →
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Game Preview: BOS @ OTT →
Season Series: The Northeast Division rivals are meeting for the fourth time this season. Boston has won the first three, including a 4-3 victory at TD Garden on Jan. 31 in the most recent meeting. The Bruins have won the last seven games in the series.
Big Story: The Bruins have been the presumed winners in the Northeast since they shook off their early-season struggles. Don’t...
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A Step in the Right Direction for Rask →
BostonBruins.com – The last time Tuukka Rask started in the First Niagara Center, it lasted just 21:52 seconds as he let up three goals before being replaced by Tim Thomas.
But when he returned to the same arena last night, Rask stopped 26 of 27 shots as the Bruins fell to the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in a shootout.
The start was refreshing for Rask who gave up just one goal for the first time in his...
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Despite Loss, Chara Came Up Big →
BostonBruins.com – After Friday’s practice in Buffalo, Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara admitted that as the captain of the team, he feels responsible when his squad is not playing up to their potential.
He also admitted there is only so much you can do as one player.
But in the First Niagara Center last night, Chara left it all on the ice even as his team fell short and lost to the Buffalo Sabres...
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WatchGregory Campbell spoke to the press after the team’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres in the First Niagara Center.
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WatchJohnny Boychuk spoke to the press after the team’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres in the First Niagara Center.
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Game Recap: BUF 2, BOS 1 (SO) →
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A costly giveaway didn’t prevent Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff from giving Derek Roy a second chance.
The Sabres center delivered, scoring the decisive goal in the fourth shootout round of a 2-1 win over the Northeast Division-leading Boston Bruins on Friday night.
“I just felt in the shootout, `OK, I’m going to give you a chance to get it back for...