Matt Porter
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After the Bruins’ Jake DeBrusk was belted to the ice, his father wanted to fight the perpetrator
K, so Louie DeBrusk, an Edmonton TV broadcaster, was kidding, but blood is thicker than (frozen) water. → Read More
Brad Marchand says his game is not where he would like it to be
The Bruins winger, who got a late start to the season coming off hip surgery said, "I still have a little ways to go before the playoffs.” → Read More
Super savers Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman could put Bruins in record book
The goaltenders are in some pretty impressive territory regarding their save percentage numbers. → Read More
Much like their predecessors, NHL-best Bruins could inspire new crop of street hockey players
If history is any indication, these record-smashing Bruins are putting kids on the streets. → Read More
Brad Marchand comes out of Buffalo game OK and will play vs. Rangers Saturday
The Bruins winger sat out the third period Thursday after banging his knee on a blind-side hit from Buffalo defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin. → Read More
Dmitry Orlov has been with the Bruins a week, and he’s already come out firing
The former Capital is 4-4—8 in his first four games, and his sizzling slapshot has coach Jim Montgomery rethinking the power play. → Read More
Possibility that the Bruins would stand pat? NESN’s Andy Brickley was having none of it
The Bruins have some six weeks to figure out chemistry with their lines and defense pairs. Brickley will be there watching, because why would he miss this? → Read More
Are the Bruins close to acquiring Columbus defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov or not?
Recent reports have indicated that a trade could be near, but the price from the Boston end appears to be a sticking point. → Read More
As the Bruins rack up victories and points, some historic markers come into view
In their final 26 games, the Bruins need 20 wins and 42 points to establish NHL records in those categories. → Read More
Bruins pile on the praise in honor of David Krejci’s 1,000th game
In a video tribute, Tuukka Rask had the best line: "You don’t look a day over 50,” he told Krejci. → Read More
David Pastrnak scores his 40th and 41st goals as Bruins turn back Senators
Charlie McAvoy assisted on all three goals as the Bruins won their fourth straight game. → Read More
Bruins welcome Jake DeBrusk back to the No. 1 line after a 17-game injury absence
The right wing reunited with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand to form the top forward trio against the Islanders. → Read More
Bruins assist man David Krejci will pass on watching NESN documentary, at least for now
It would make sense that he would not cue it up until he hangs up his skates for good. → Read More
How does the Maple Leafs’ trade for Ryan O’Reilly impact the Bruins and the Eastern Conference playoff race?
Late Friday, Toronto acquired the former Blues captain in a trade that adds new intrigue to a competitive race for playoff positions in the East. → Read More
Jake DeBrusk is close to a return, and the Bruins could use him
DeBrusk, who has been out since the Winter Classic, is doubtful for Tuesday in Dallas but probable for Thursday in Nashville. → Read More
The Bruins tried to do too much on Saturday, and hope it’s a valuable lesson
"The start was slow. Slow to react. Hesitant in our decision-making," said Patrice Bergeron in the first game out of the All-Star break for both teams. → Read More
Bruins beaten in return from All-Star break, Capitals getting rare win at TD Garden
Washington became just the second team to beat the Bruins in regulation at TD Garden this season, dealing the NHL leaders their fourth loss in their last five games. → Read More
Bruins are hoping that Jake DeBrusk can be back in the lineup Tuesday
The winger, sidelined since Jan. 2, is in game shape, but the imaging on his fractured leg isn't good enough to clear him yet. → Read More
NHL All-Stars are the ones looking up to the Bruins
If the Bruins can keep this up in the second half, they could cruise to the Presidents’ Trophy and home ice throughout the playoffs. → Read More
Bruins’ shooting star David Pastrnak says he’s not worried about contract situation
“There’s no rush," said Pastrnak, who can be an unrestricted free agent. "In the middle of the season, you’re focusing on hockey and everything. You don’t really think about the contract situation." → Read More