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Morris back on the ice; Lucic to travel

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:53:31 -0500

Good morning from Ristuccia Arena, where the Bruins have taken to the ice for the first time since their 6-4 win over Atlanta at the TD Garden Wednesday night. Derek Morris is back on the ice for the first time...

Final: Bruins, 6-4

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:59:29 -0500

Michael Dwyer/AP The Bruins saw a pair of three-goal leads turn into one-goal margins. But Patrice Bergeron sealed the win with an empty-net goal, giving the Bruins a 6-4 victory and sending them into the two-day breather on a good...

Tonight's lineup

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:25:02 -0500

How the Bruins will line up against the Thrashers tonight.

Thomas first off

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:33:11 -0500

Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice this morning following an optional skate, indicating he will start tonight against the Thrashers.Claude Julien on Ilya Kovalchuk (4-6--10 in the last seven games): "He's always been a good player in...

Morning briefing

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:42:10 -0500

Good morning from TD Garden, where the Bruins will host the Thrashers tonight before the two-day Christmas break. The Thrashers are no strangers to offense. Top gun Ilya Kovalchuk has four goals and six assists in his last seven games....

Lucic aiming for Jan. 1 return

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:48:04 -0500

Good afternoon from Ristuccia Arena, where the Bruins took the ice for a noon practice on the heels of their 2-0 win in Ottawa last night.Lot of eager action here today, but the most encouraging steps might have been taken...

Final: Bruins, 2-0

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:29:53 -0500

Bruins updates from Scotiabank Place.

Tonight's lineup

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:59:10 -0500

How the Bruins will line up tonight against the Senators.

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Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:59:10 -0500

Ottawa dining report

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:58:08 -0500

One of the best things about working with Claude Julien and Peter Chiarelli is that they are both Ottawa natives who know their way around town. So last night, upon their previous recommendation, a group of us headed for some...

Five for blogging

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:40:47 -0500

Chris Young/AP Five around-the-league thoughts:Was Johnny Boychuk's hit on Matt Stajan clean? Sure was. Did Boychuk keep his elbows tucked in? Sure did. Was it a respectful hit? Sure wasn't. Think about it this way. How would Bruins fans feel...

First game played at Fenway

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:36:03 -0500

Avon Old Farms and Taft School, two prep schools from Connecticut, played the first hockey game on the Fenway Park ice this morning.

First-line duty for Begin

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:26:00 -0500

With the No. 1 line misfiring against Toronto and Chicago, Claude Julien will shake up the unit once more tonight, replacing Michael Ryder with Steve Begin. Marco Sturm will most likely move to the right side, while Begin serves as...

Thomas first off

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:24:21 -0500

Tim Thomas was the first goalie off the ice this morning, indicating he will start tonight against the Senators....

No Morris

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:41:50 -0500

Derek Morris (undisclosed injury) is not present for the morning skate. Morris missed Saturday's 2-0 loss to Toronto. Dennis Wideman is back on the ice, going through line rushes with Zdeno Chara. There are other line changes up front....

Morning briefing

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:15:18 -0500

OTTAWA -- Good morning from Scotiabank Place, where the Bruins will conclude their three-game road trip tonight against the Senators.Dennis Wideman is expected to return to the lineup. No word yet on whether Derek Morris will be available.Brian Elliott was...