Coyle will start the game on the third line on the wing with Matt Poitras, who returns at center and Trent Frederic. Vinni Lettieri will play his first game in Boston this season in Coyle’s regular spot with Elias Lindholm and Brad Marchand. Oliver Wahlstrom will sit out with Coyle available.
The other moves related to injury classifications, with franchise defenseman Charlie McAvoy surprisingly placed on the injured reserve list.
With bad blood spilling all over the Garden between two teams that played a week ago, the Bruins sprinted to a 4-0 second-period lead and hung on for a 6-2 victory against divisional rival Tampa Bay.
For now, no help is coming for the Bruins, who have lost six straight heading into Saturday's matchup with the Cup champion Panthers.
The Boston Bruins have hit the halfway point of the season after Saturday’s 6-4 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, so let’s give out some midseason grades for everyone on the roster.
The Boston Bruins are playing the Ottawa Senators this afternoon in a very important contest. The Bruins are only ahead of the Senators by one point for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference,
The Boston Bruins are in a sticky situation heading into the second half of the season. They are in the playoff mix, but the gap is narrow. So, what should the Bruins do at the trade deadline?
Year in and year out, the Boston Bruins have been a regular participant in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This year, though, has been one like no other. While they’re currently in a playoff position, making the postseason is by no means a guarantee for the B’s this season.
Callahan logged 14:11 of ice time in a win over the Lightning and contributed 1:19 on Boston’s penalty-kill unit.
Bruins president Cam Neely admitted that Boston has to prepare for "two paths" as buyers or sellers this season.
Boston Bruins Matt Poitras has been given a final stint in the NHL and he has to prove himself to the organization