David Pastrnak Hits 40th Assist In Win
Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak got two assists in the 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. This was the career-high 40th assist for Pastrnak this season, as the 21-year-old continues to emerge as an elite option at right wing in fantasy hockey. The two assists now put Pastrnak at 63 points in 65 games and […]
Riley Nash Scores Another Goal In Win
Boston Bruins forward Riley Nash (12% owned) scored a goal in the 3-2 win versus the Philadelphia Flyers. Not to be confused with Rick Nash, Riley Nash has been the replacement for injured Patrice Bergeron on the first line and has been nothing short of stellar. Nash has now produced seven points in his last […]
Tuukka Rask To Return Versus Philadelphia
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (lower body) will start on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Rask has not played in two games, being held out of the lineup with a “minor” injury that may have been sustained earlier in the season. Philadelphia has gone 6-4 in their last 10 games, winning six straight matches […]
Riley Nash Continues To Produce On Bruins Top Line
Boston Bruins forward Riley Nash recorded two assists on Tuesday night, as the Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 in overtime. The 28-year-old may not have generated a lot of points earlier in the season, scoring 34 points in 62 games, but he has filled in nicely for the injured Patrice Bergeron on Boston’s […]
David Backes Suspended Three Games
Boston Bruins forward David Backes has been suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety for three games for interference on Detroit Red Wings forward Fran Nielsen. The incident occurred at the end of the first period during the match between the two teams on Tuesday night, as Backes appeared to attempt a high hit […]
Anton Khudobin Earns Win, Gives Up Five Goals To Detroit
Boston Bruins goaltender Anton Khudobin earned the overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night at the TD Garden. The 31-year-old allowed five goals on 35 shots in the 6-5 match, including six saves on seven shots when the Bruins were a man down. Tuesday night’s game marked Khudobin’s second straight start while […]
Torey Krug Posts Four Points Versus Detroit
Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug scored two goals and added two assists in the Bruins 6-5 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Krug opened the scoring just 37 seconds into the game and did not look back, adding another goal and an assist in the second period. The 26-year-old finished the […]
Brad Marchand Continues Dominance Over Detroit
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand netted a hat trick, including the overtime winner, as the Bruins completed the season sweep over Detroit on Tuesday. Marchand has played some inspired hockey against the Red Wings this season, totaling five goals, two of which were game-winners, and five assists in three games. The Bruins winger also scored […]
Anton Khudobin To Start Versus Detroit
Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has confirmed that Bruins goaltender Anton Khudobin will start Tuesday night’s game against Detroit. Khudobin was solid in Boston’s 2-1 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, allowing just one goal on 28 shots. The 31-year-old has been a reliable backup this season to the Bruins top goaltender […]
Charlie McAvoy Out At Least A Month
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will miss at least a month with a left knee injury. The rookie was injured during the first period of the Bruins March 3 matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. McAvoy had been playing on Boston’s top defensive pairing with captain Zdeno Chara, earning 32 points in 59 games played. The […]
Tuukka Rask Likely Out Again Tuesday Versus Detroit
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask did not practice on Monday and may not return to the Bruins starting lineup on Tuesday for their match against the Detroit Red Wings. The Finnish goaltender did not play on Saturday versus Montreal, with Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy citing a “very minor injury” that kept Rask out of […]
Anton Khudobin Likely To Start Tuesday
With news of Tuukka Rask still dealing with a minor injury, the Boston Bruins will likely look to give goalie Anton Khudobin his second consecutive start as they host the Red Wings at TD Garden Tuesday. The Bruins have beaten the Red Wings in each of their three meetings this season and will look to […]
Charlie McAvoy Out Versus Detroit
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (ankle) has been ruled out for Boston’s Tuesday night matchup with the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins rookie left Saturday’s game against Montreal in the first period with what appeared to be an ankle injury. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy had no further update on McAvoy, who did not practice […]
Rick Nash to Keep Shooting, Poised for Big Week
Boston Bruins forward Rick Nash has hit the ground running with his new team, scoring three points in four games and putting at least five shots on goal every game. Playing on a line with David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk, who is on a hot streak of his own, has led to plenty of opportunities […]
Riley Nash Skating On Top Line
Boston Bruins forward Riley Nash has four points in his last three games, skating alongside Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak. He was held off the score sheet in Boston’s overtime win against Montreal on Saturday, but factored into the Bruins' offense with back-to-back multi-point games prior to the weekend. Nash slides into the first-line center […]
Jake DeBrusk Remains Hot With Goal Against Canadiens
Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (4 percent owned on Yahoo) scored a goal and logged a season-high 16:36 of ice time in the 2-1 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Ever since the acquisition of Rick Nash, DeBrusk has played on the second line with Nash and David Krejci and the second power-play unit. This […]
Anton Khudobin Solid In 2-1 Overtime Win
Boston Bruins goaltender Anton Khudobin made 27 saves and allowed just one goal in the Bruins Saturday overtime win over Montreal. Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher scored the only goal for the Habs halfway through the first period with a snap shot that Khudobin may have been screened on. Khudobin, who got the start while Bruins […]
Charlie McAvoy Sidelined After Injury In First Period Against Montreal
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy exited in the first period against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday with a lower-body injury and did not return. The injury occurred after the defenseman received a slash to the top of his right ankle from Canadiens winger Brendan Gallagher. The Bruins rookie has exceeded expectations this season with 32 […]
Ryan Spooner Not Slowing Down For Rangers
New York Rangers forward Ryan Spooner (15 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues) has been killing it for his new team. He has now posted a goal and six assists in three games since being acquired from the Bruins. While this deal sent Rick Nash to Boston, Spooner has slid into Nash's role. He has spent […]
Patrice Bergeron's Injury Opens Door for Riley Nash
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron is expected to be out at least two weeks with a fractured foot, which has pushed left wing Riley Nash onto the top line in Boston. Centering David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand has already translated to four points in two games for Nash. His upside will be limited somewhat due […]