Category: Bruce Cassidy
Officiating takes center stage midway through NHL playoffs
Patrice BergeronOfficiating has been on center stage midway through the NHL playoffs. Star forward Connor McDavid didn't draw a single penalty when Edmonton got swept in the first round. Tampa Bay dominated a second-round series against Carolina thanks to a potent power play. And a war of words between coaches Barr...
Read moreWhat we Learned: Charlie McAvoy is now the most important player in the post-season
Brandon CarloThe Boston Bruins blue line depth was an area of concern heading into the season, and now Brandon Carlo's injury...
Read moreProjected lineups, starting goalies for today
Bruce CassidyBelow are projected lineups compiled by NHL.com staff writers and independent correspondents. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.
Read moreCarlo status unclear for Bruins in Game 4 against Islanders
Dmitry OrlovBrandon Carlo is day to day with an unspecified injury and it's unknown if the Boston Bruins defenseman will be able to play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Second Round at the New York Islanders on Saturday (7:15 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS).
Read moreBruins defeat Islanders in OT in Game 3, take series lead
Boston BruinsUNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Brad Marchand scored at 3:36 of overtime, and the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Second Round at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday.
Read moreBruins defeat Islanders in OT in Game 3, take series lead
Brandon Carlo-- Brad Marchand scored at 3:36 of overtime, and the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Second Round at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday.Marchand took a pass from Charlie McAvoy and scored with a wrist shot from a sharp angle close to the left boards to give th...
Read moreit’s A Series Now
Tuukka Raskfrom Tara Sullivan of the Boston Globe, Playoff hockey guarantees that nothing comes easy, even if the Bruins had started to make it look that way. One bad mistake and one overtime breakaway brought an end to their era of good feeling Monday night, a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders endin...
Read more2021 NHL playoff series previews: Second-round matchups
Matt GrzelcykWe're on to the division finals. Get caught up with position-by-position breakdowns of the matchups before the puck drops Saturday.
Read more2021 NHL playoff series previews: Second-round matchups
William CarrierFirst line: Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle are the constants on New York's top line, and against the Penguins, their most regular linemate was Leo Komarov.The trio wasn't that productive, accounting for only two goals (both by Eberle) and a 39.98% expected goals for percentage, per Natural Stat Tri...
Read morePastrnak dresses for success, delivers hat trick for Bruins in Game 1 win
New York IslandersBOSTON -- When David Pastrnak flipped through his closet before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Second Round against the New York Islanders, he hesitated.
Read more2021 NHL playoff series previews: Second-round matchups
Mike ReillyWe're on to the division finals. Get caught up with position-by-position breakdowns of the matchups before the puck drops Saturday.
Read more3 Keys: Islanders at Bruins, Game 1 of second round
Sidney CrosbyNo. 4 Islanders at No. 3 Bruins8 p.m. ET; NBC, SN360, TVAS2Stanley Cup Second Round, Game 1
Read moreAthletes happy to have fans back in stands: 'It feels more animated'
Edmonton OilersThe 2021 NHL season has shown how much of an impact fans can have on games, said Catherine Sabiston, a professor in the University of Toronto's faculty of kinesiology and physical education. Watching U.S.-based events where crowds are allowed "feels more like what we're used to,'' she said.
Read moreMcAvoy growing into leader as No. 1 defenseman for Bruins in playoffs
Peter LavioletteWhen the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders open the Stanley Cup Second Round on Saturday, there is one near certainty: that Charlie McAvoy will be everywhere, skating and skating and skating -- at even strength, on the power play, on the penalty kill, in regulation and overtime.
Read moreNHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Canadiens, Blues, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Capitals
Ryan ReavesLauzon progressing. Lehkonen and Evans out for Game 5. Blues hopeful Parayko doesn't need surgery. Tavares shows up at Leafs training facility.
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