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The Boston Bruins have had a great start to the 2021 NHL season. At least in the most important category, wins and losses. With an 11-3-2 through the first 16 games, they sit on top of the NHL East Division. Making them once again amongst the favourites to bring home the Stanley Cup. Familiar territory […] READ MORE
In 2011, the Boston Bruins broke a 39-year championship drought. Leading the way down the middle were two young stars. Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci won in the faceoff dot and were significant offensive contributors. The team has since gone on to make two more appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals during their tenure. Almost 10 […] READ MORE
After three games through the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 2-1 series lead over the Boston Bruins. With both teams missing key players to their roster, it has been a battle for both sides. Being down Tuukka Rask or Steven Stamkos would hurt any team in the playoffs, these […] READ MORE
The biggest question going into the Eastern Conference round-robin was who would take the top seed. It was the Philadelphia Flyers goaltending that stepped up as the Flyers flexed their depth in net and were rewarded with the first seed in the East. Eastern Conference Round Robin Philadelphia Flyers Goaltending Shines Flyers starter Carter Hart […] READ MORE
A franchise centre can become the face of a team and lead them to championships. They are crucial to the success of an organization. Since 2004, the Boston Bruins have boasted a pair of highly skilled centres in Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci. The two have led their team to a Stanley Cup title in 2011 […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for April 25th, featuring Mario Lemieux. Today […] READ MORE
With the season on hold for the time being, there’s no telling what would have happened with the 2019-20 NHL Awards. Sure certain players had leads but the race for most awards were tighter than what showed on the surface. This is especially true when looking at the underlying stats, which bring up some exciting […] READ MORE
David Backes was traded to the Anaheim Ducks this week ending his time in Boston. After signing in 2016, Backes was unable to make it work with the Bruins. READ MORE
The Boston Bruins are in position for another run at the Stanley Cup. With the trade deadline approaching, it's possible that the Bruins make a move. READ MORE
The Boston Bruins have struggled to finish games beyond 60-minutes this season posting a 2-3 record in overtime and are winless in four shootouts. READ MORE
Justin is a 2019 graduate of the University of New Hampshire. Being an avid sports fan his entire life, he brings that passion to his writing. He writes about the Boston Bruins and NHL for Last Word on Hockey.