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Ukrainians, Junior Bruins celebrate unity arm-in-arm on ice

The decision to have players from both the Ukrainian Selects and Boston Junior Bruins line up together for the playing of the national anthems at the International Peewee Hockey tournament...

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Feb 14, 2023

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara plays during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Dec. 17, 2019. (Charles Krupa/AP File)

Longtime NHL defenseman Zdeno Chara, 45, retires as Bruin

The 6-foot-9 defenseman from Slovakia is calling it a career at age 45. He returned to TD Garden in Boston to make that announcement two years after splitting with the...

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Sep 20, 2022

The Boston Bruins head to the locker room after a game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Dec. 14, 2021, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

NHL postpones Boston-Montreal game due to COVID-19 cases

The league said a makeup date for the game hasn't been finalized. The Canadiens play again Monday at the New York Islanders. There was no word from the league on...

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Dec 17, 2021

A man waves a Bruins flag on Causeway Street, in front of the entrance of TD Garden before the Bruins/Islanders game, the first game open to the public now that stadiums and arenas are permitted to hold up to 12% capacity since they were restricted by COVID-19 protocols. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'I Feel Like A Little Kid Right Now': Win Or Lose, Bruins Fans Happy To Be Back At The Garden

Face masks were required, fans couldn't gather in the concourse, and only 12% capacity was allowed. That's only about 2,220 fans, but despite the much smaller crowd, the excitement was...

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03:08Mar 26, 2021

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron tries to hold off Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Boqvist during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Sept. 28, 2019, in Boston. (Winslow Townson/AP)

Bruins Kick Off New Season Thursday In Dallas

For a preview of what's to come this season, Fluto Shinzawa joined WBUR's Morning Edition host Bob Oakes

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05:00Oct 3, 2019

Bruins Fall To St. Louis Blues, Miss Out On Stanley Cup

WBUR's sports and society reporter Shira Springer discusses the Bruins' Stanley Cup loss to the St. Louis Blues for Morning Edition.

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06:57Jun 13, 2019

St. Louis Blues' Alex Pietrangelo, right, watches his shot sail into the net behind Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask during the first period in Game 7 Wednesday in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

'Hard To Find Words': Bruins Lose The Stanley Cup On Home Ice

The Blues stunned the Bruins with two quick goals, took that 2-0 lead into the first intermission, and cruised to a 4-1 win in Game 7.

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Jun 12, 2019

Bruins left wing Brad Marchand celebrates after scoring a goal against the Blues during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Sunday. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

This Is It: The Bruins Gear Up For Game 7 In Boston

It's the first time Boston's hosted a Stanley Cup Game 7. A win would give the franchise its seventh championship.

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04:46Jun 12, 2019

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Sunday in St. Louis. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Bruins Force Stanley Cup Game 7 With 5-1 Win Over Blues

Facing elimination in an oh-so-hostile environment, Tuukka Rask and Brad Marchand stepped up for the Boston Bruins once again.

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Jun 10, 2019

St. Louis Blues' Zach Sanford (12) checks Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, to the ice during the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Boston. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Bruins Angry, Frustrated By No-Calls In Game 5 Loss To Blues

Down and nearly out, the Boston Bruins are angry, too.

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Jun 7, 2019

Bruins Face Blues In Game 5 Of NHL Final

WBUR sports and society reporter Shira Springer joined Morning Edition to talk about Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final.

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05:19Jun 6, 2019

Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly (52) celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Bruins Ruin Blues Homecoming With 7-2 Thrashing In Game 3

The Blues were the worst team in the NHL for the first part of the season and they looked very much like that team Saturday night in a loss that...

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Jun 2, 2019

St. Louis Blues' Sammy Blais, left, and Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo crash into the boards during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Boston. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Bruins Lament Missed Opportunity In Humbling 3-2 Loss

The Bruins are headed back to the drawing board after Blues dominate in 3-2 win.

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May 30, 2019

Boston Bruins' Sean Kuraly scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington and Joel Edmundson (6) during the third period in Game 1 in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Kuraly, Bruins Rally, Beat Blues 4-2 In Stanley Cup Opener

The Bruins scored three times to rally from a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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May 28, 2019

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with teammates Zdeno Chara, back left, and Patrice Bergeron after scoring during a game this season. (John Locher/AP)

5 Things To Know As The Bruins Face Off Against The Blues For The Cup

The Bruins are trying to join the Red Sox and the Patriots as reigning league champions.

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05:41May 26, 2019

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask stops a penalty shot by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner during Game 4 of their second-round series. (Paul Vernon/AP)

The Bruins Head To The Cup Final With Goalie Rask In The Zone

The Stanley Cup Final starts Monday. And Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask is playing the best hockey of his 12-year career.

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04:56May 24, 2019

Bruins Head To Stanley Cup Final

The Bruins handily beat the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night, and they're on their way to the Stanley Cup final. They'll face the winner of the Western Conference final. WBUR's sports...

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04:01May 17, 2019

Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk, left, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with David Krejci during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final series, Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Boston. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Bruins Thump Hurricanes 6-2, Take 2-0 Lead In East Final

With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of "We want the Cup!"

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May 13, 2019

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak, right, during Game 7 of the first round series (Charles Krupa/AP)

Next Up For The Bruins: The Blue Jackets. Here's What You Need To Know

Here's a preview of Boston's second-round series against Columbus.

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04:34Apr 25, 2019

Bruins Kick Off Playoffs Against Maple Leafs

The Boston Bruins begin their quest for the Stanley Cup on Thursday night, at home, against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Fluto Shinzawa covers the Bruins for The Athletic and joined...

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04:22Apr 11, 2019