David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and Parker Wotherspoon scored his first NHL goal to help the Boston Bruins open a four-goal lead and hold on to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.
Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner left Tuesday’s game in Boston late in the first period after a hard collision with Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, then was back on the ice for the start of the second.
Entering this season, the Boston Bruins organization and fans had some high expectations, but they have clearly not been met at all. The Bruins felt like they became a better team after making some big moves,
Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov argues after drawing an interference penalty after colliding with Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP
“They were certainly playing at a higher level right from the drop of the puck. They won the majority of races to pucks. they were quicker to pucks, won more one-on-one battles,” Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco said. “We pretty much got what we deserved tonight because of the way we played.
The Boston Bruins are barely hanging onto a playoff spot, and Cam Neely said they are still decided which path to take at the NHL trade deadline.
BOSTON — Boston defenseman Nikita Zadorov wanted to make sure he apologized to Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner as soon as he saw him. Skinner left Tuesday night’s game in Boston late in the ...
Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner left Tuesday's game in Boston late in the first period after a hard collision with Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, then was back on the ice for the start of the second.
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner lays on the ice after a collision with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 ...
Bruins president Cam Neely admitted that Boston has to prepare for "two paths" as buyers or sellers this season.
“We’ll see where we’re at,” Bruins president Cam Neely said Wednesday of the team’s approach to the trade deadline. “I think right now, we’ve got to look at two paths: one that we’re buying and one that we may be retooling a little bit.