Bruins

Bruins’ back line boosted by rookie defensemen

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins have three rookie defensemen in the lineup for the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Rangers. It’s not because they want to. It’s because they have to. “As you know, we’re getting thin here,” Bruins coach Claude Julien said on Friday, a day after Torey Krug, in his first career NHL playoff game, scored … 0

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) beats New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) for the game-winning goal during overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal in Boston, Thursday, May 16, 2013. Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36), right, looks on. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Brad Marchand scores in overtime to lift Bruins over Rangers in first game of second-round series

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Good things happen for the Bruins in overtime. Even for Brad Marchand. Boston’s leading goal-scorer during the regular season scored his first of the postseason with 4:20 left in the first overtime and the Bruins beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night in the first playoff game in 40 … 0

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to shoot with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, in the goal, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) in the third period, of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013 in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bruins face Henrik Lundqvist and shot-blocking Rangers

Friday, May 17, 2013

BOSTON — Putting the puck past Henrik Lundqvist is a huge challenge for the Boston Bruins. Of course, they have to get it to him first and that’s a tough task against the shot-blocking New York Rangers. “They’re definitely going to be laying down to block those shots,” Boston forward Patrice Bergeron said … 0