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Wade Redden practicing as Bruins prepare for Game 2

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:29:48 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff The Bruins are practicing at TD Garden. Game 2 is tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. Wade Redden is on the ice to start practice. Redden didnt play in Game 1 because of an undisclosed injury....

Bruins hopeful injured defensemen heal before Game 2

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:57:16 GMT

The Bruins have not ruled Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference, and Wade Redden out of Sundays Game 2. Its possible that with two days off between games, one or several of the veteran defensemen could return.

Young defensemen fill in nicely for the Bruins

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:09 GMT

The Bruins young core of defensemen -- Dougie Hamilton, Matt Bartkowski, and Torey Krug -- who were called up this season and in the middle of the playoffs, helped solidify the team's back end to ease the loss of its veterans.

Marchand ends his drought, lifts Bruins over Rangers

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:05:44 GMT

It took eight games, 30 periods, and 144 minutes of ice time, but the wait is over. Brad Marchand's overtime goal -- his first of the Stanley Cup Playoffs -- lifted the Bruins over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 3-2.

Game 1 live recap: Rangers at Bruins

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:30:00 GMT

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Tonight's Bruins lineup

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:30 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Based on pregame warmups: Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Jaromir Jagr Rich Peverley-Chris Kelly-Tyler Seguin Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton Zdeno Chara-Dougie Hamilton Matt Bartkowski-Johnny Boychuk Torey Krug-Adam McQuaid Tuukka Rask Anton Khudobin...

Tonight's Rangers lineup

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:07:37 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Based on pregame warmups: Mats Zuccarello-Derick Brassard-Rick Nash Carl Hagelin-Derek Stepan-Ryan Callahan Taylor Pyatt-Brian Boyle-Derek Dorsett Chris Kreider-Brad Richards-Arron Asham Michael Del Zotto-Dan Girardi Ryan McDonagh-Anton Stralman Steve Eminger-John Moore Henrik Lundqvist Martin Biron...

Claude Julien not optimistic about injured defensemen playing tonight

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:52 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Defensemen Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference, and Wade Redden did not participate in the Bruins' morning skate. Their absences indicate that none will be available for Game 1. They werent on the ice this morning, so...

Game 1 preview: Rangers at Bruins

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:13:45 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Good morning from TD Garden, where the Bruins will kick off the second round against the Rangers tonight. The Bruins could be without three defensemen for Game 1: Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference, and Wade Redden....

Patrice Bergeron is in the moment, focused on Rangers

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:01:16 GMT

While Game 7 comeback star Patrice Bergeron said today he is honored to be named one of the three finalists for the Selke Trophy, which goes to the NHL's best defensive forward, his focus now is squarely on the New York Rangers and Thursday night's Game 1 showdown.

Bruins enter second round with injuries on defense

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:11:35 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff The Bruins will be a shorthanded group heading into Game 1 Thursday night against the Rangers at TD Garden. Dennis Seidenberg and Andrew Ference (lower body) did not practice Wednesday. Wade Redden went on for...

Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference injured for Bruins practice

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:37 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff The Bruins are practicing at TD Garden in preparation for Thursdays Game 1 against the New York Rangers. Neither Dennis Seidenberg nor Andrew Ference is present. Both defensemen are sidelined with lower-body injuries. Torey Krug...

Bergeron finalist for Selke Trophy

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:45 GMT

Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron was named one of the three finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, which goes to the NHL's best defensive forward.

A surprise wakeup for some fans to learn of Bruins win

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:42 GMT

It's an uneasy feeling knowing you missed the end of one of the greatest comeback games in Bruins history.

McQuaid finalist for Masterton Trophy

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:27 GMT

Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid is one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Julien on the comeback: 'I'm a tired coach'

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:47:50 GMT

The Bruins coach was proud of the character his team showed in winning an emotional Game 7, but said the lack of a killer instinct could be a flaw.

Bruins-Rangers playoff schedule

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:47:09 GMT

The NHL has released the schedule for the Bruins-Rangers Eastern Conference semifinal series:

Horton's third period goal sparked Bruins down the stretch

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:54:53 GMT

A stirring comeback was ignited by Nathan Horton's timely goal.

Tonight's Bruins lineup

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:38:25 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Based on pregame warmups: Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin Rich Peverley-Chris Kelly-Jaromir Jagr Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton Zdeno Chara-Johnny Boychuk Dennis Seidenberg-Adam McQuaid Wade Redden-Dougie Hamilton Tuukka Rask Anton Khudobin...

Tonight's Maple Leafs lineup

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:38:00 GMT

By Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff Based on pregame warmups: James van Riemsdyk-Nazem Kadri-Phil Kessel Clarke MacArthur-Mikhail Grabovski-Nikolai Kulemin Joffrey Lupul-Joe Colborne-Matt Frattin Leo Komarov-Jay McClement-Colton Orr Carl Gunnarsson-Dion Phaneuf Jake Gardiner-Cody Franson John-Michael Liles-Ryan OByrne James Reimer Ben Scrivens...

Claude Julien trying to have patience with second line

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:17:39 GMT

By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff The Bruins' dismal offensive output has its scapegoat -- the team's second line -- and it bears asking whether Claude Julien will switch things up for Monday night's Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs....

Ference will not play in Game 7

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:56:24 GMT

By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference was seen in a walking boot and on crutches just two hour prior to Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday night. Bruins coach Claude Julien confirmed that Ference, who...

Bruins won't let flight delay be a distraction

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:30 GMT

By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff The Bruins aren't going to make any excuses about having their flight back to Boston delayed a night, calling the malfunction on their charter plane from Toronto Sunday night an opportunity to look on the...

Game 7 live updates: Leafs at Bruins

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

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Toronto's Joffrey Lupul says the pressure is on the Bruins

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:20:07 GMT

Weve won two in a row. The pressure is mostly on them, Joffrey Lupul told members of the media Monday afternoon. I dont think a lot of people expected this game to even be happening, especially when we were down 3-1."