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Bruins praise defenseman Dennis Seidenberg

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Six-foot-9 Zdeno Chara casts a big shadow, and Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg’s contributions are sometimes lost in it. The Bruins let Seidenberg know his work didn’t go unnoticed Monday in a 2-0 victory over the Blackhawks, awarding him the camouflage jacket that goes to the team’s player of the game. Seidenberg had a game-high six blocked shots and four hits in 25 minutes, 4 seconds of ice time … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien smiles as he is asked a question during a media availability after NHL hockey practice in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Bruins lead the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in the best-of-seven games series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Penalty-killer Daniel Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Given his chance on a rebuilt line, he’s spreading that news in the Stanley Cup finals. Paille scored the winning goal in the Bruins 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago … 0

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Surprise Marian Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn’t in the lineup for a team that needed all the scoring it can get. Hossa’s surprise scratch from Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals — and the one-word … 0

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Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien instructs Daniel Paille (20), Kaspars Daugavins (16), of Latavia, and Patrice Bergeron (37) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Notebook: Bruins rookie defenseman Dougie Hamilton biding time

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Dougie Hamilton spent his 20th birthday watching the Stanley Cup finals. He’d rather be playing in them. The Bruins rookie defensemen was in street clothes when Boston defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday night to … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, defends the net as ice crystals swirl around him during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool)

Bruins beat 'Hawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Monday, June 17, 2013

BOSTON — Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins’ offense to do it without another exhausting overtime. After playing four … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien, center, speaks to his team at the beginning of NHL hockey practice Friday, June 14, 2013, in Chicago. The Bruins trail the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in the best-of-seven games Stanley Cup final series. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)

Bruins coach Claude Julien keeps even keel

Monday, June 17, 2013

BOSTON — Claude Julien doesn’t pay much attention to compliments or criticism. Just give him a pair of skates, players to teach and a spot behind the bench and the coach of the Boston Bruins is thrilled. “If … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) seals off the goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday in Chicago.

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask stays in touch with predecessor Tim Thomas

Sunday, June 16, 2013

BOSTON — Just imagine what Tuukka Rask and Tim Thomas chat about when the present and past Boston Bruins goalies, and friends, have time to talk. Perhaps they discuss what it’s like to stop shot after shot at … 0

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug (47) celebrates with goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after the Bruins scored a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in sudden death overtime during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. The Bruins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

After 10 periods, Bruins win - time for Stanley Cup Game 3

Sunday, June 16, 2013

BOSTON — Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said. And he was pretty sure it wouldn’t be fit for public consumption. After the Chicago Blackhawks badly outplayed the Boston Bruins in the first period of Game 2 … 0

Boston Bruins center Rich Peverley (49) falls to the ice as he keeps the puck from Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) in the second period during Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 in OT, even Cup series

Saturday, June 15, 2013

CHICAGO — Daniel Paille scored in overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Saturday to tie the Stanley Cup finals at one game apiece. The Blackhawks failed to clear the puck along the boards. Tyler … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien listens during an NHL hockey news conference Friday, June 14, 2013, in Chicago. The Bruins trail the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in the best-of-seven games Stanley Cup final series. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)

Bruins forward Nathan Horton practices ahead of Game 2

Friday, June 14, 2013

CHICAGO — Milan Lucic remembers it as if it was yesterday. Boston got Nathan Horton in a trade with Florida three years ago, and Bruins coach Claude Julien decided to put the forward on a line with David … 0

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa responds to a question during an NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series news conference Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 and will face the Boston Bruins in Game 2 on Saturday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Lots of fluids, rest after 3OT Stanley Cup opener

Thursday, June 13, 2013

CHICAGO — Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor. “I think … 0

Boston Bruins right wing Nathan Horton (18) wears a Massachusetts State Police hat during warm ups before an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Bruins hopeful Horton can return for Game 2

Thursday, June 13, 2013

CHICAGO — Coach Claude Julien said the Bruins are “keeping our fingers crossed” that winger Nathan Horton will be available for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Blackhawks on Saturday. Horton left the ice with … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien speaks to members of the media during an NHL Stanley Cup Final hockey series news conference in Chicago, Thursday, June 13, 2013. The Bruins trail in the series by one game to none against the Blackhawks and are scheduled to play Game 2 on Saturday. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)

Bruins shake off triple-overtime loss in Game 1

Thursday, June 13, 2013

CHICAGO — All Claude Julien could do was appreciate the moment. Never mind that the Boston Bruins lost, that a key player in Nathan Horton was injured and that they trail the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup … 0

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