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3 takeaways from the Revolution’s regular season finale win vs. Philadelphia Union
New England Revolution New England will now face Philadelphia in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. Revolution fans prior to the regular season finale win over the Philadelphia Union. Mark Stockwell/Boston Globe The Revolution rallied to earn a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union in the 2023 regular season finale on Saturday evening, […]
3 takeaways as Bruins remain undefeated with 3-1 win over Sharks
Bruins David Pastrnak scored his fourth goal of the season in the third period to put the Sharks away and start the Bruins’ road trip on a high note. Charlie McAvoy and Linus Ullmark celebrated another win for the Bruins in the early stages of the season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Jim Montgomery reportedly didn’t take […]
The Celtics’ top six will be really hard to stop: 8 takeaways from Celtics vs. Knicks
Celtics The top of the Celtics’ rotation looked great in a tune-up against the Knicks. The Celtics took on the Knicks in a preseason game on Tuesday. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics beat the Knicks 123-110 on Tuesday in their second-to-last preseason game, which may also have doubled as the final chance for […]
3 takeaways from the Revolution’s 3-2 loss in Nashville
New England Revolution Another change in the system produced disappointingly similar results from a defensive standpoint. Revolution defender Henry Kessler playing during the 3-2 loss to Nashville on Oct. 14. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution fell 3-2 in Nashville on Saturday, a third consecutive defeat for Clint Peay’s team. New England produced a disastrous […]
Bruins-Predators takeaways: Special teams and David Pastrnak’s penalty shot
Bruins Here’s what we learned from Boston’s gritty 3-2 win over the Preds. Boston Bruins’ David Pastrnak celebrates his goal on a penalty shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The TD Garden promotional crew must have forgotten to […]
Bruins-Blackhawks takeaways: How Brad Marchand, B’s limited Connor Bedard
Bruins “He’s a real great player,” Milan Lucic said. Boston’s Brad Marchand skates with rookie No. 1 pick Conor Bedard. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The gold carpet. The pregame ceremony featuring numerous Bruins legends. Connor Bedard’s second career game. Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno’s returns. Brad Marchand’s first game as captain. The pomp and circumstance of […]
The Celtics have a very deep training camp roster: 8 takeaways vs. 76ers
Celtics A wide range of Celtics players impressed in their preseason win over the Sixers on Wednesday. Boston Celtics’ Svi Mykhailiuk, right, drives to the basket after getting past Philadelphia 76ers’ Danny Green. AP Photo/Chris Szagola The Celtics (sans Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown) routed the 76ers (sans Joel Embiid and James Harden) on Wednesday, […]
Payton Pritchard shines again, but Celtics reserves fall to Knicks: 7 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics rested their starters in their second preseason game on Monday. Celtics rookie Jordan Walsh made his preseason debut on Monday as the Celtics took on the Knicks. Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Celtics rested their top six players on Monday, and while Payton Pritchard and the reserves showed some fun flashes, […]
Bruins finalize starting lineup: 4 takeaways as Mason Lohrei heads to Providence
Bruins “When players have made an impact in our lineup and they deserve an opportunity, they’ve earned an opportunity.” Mason Lohrei will head to Providence to start the 2023-24 season. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II After multiple rounds of roster cuts, the Bruins finally have their personnel in place for opening night on Oct. 11. Following […]
Kristaps Porzingis, Payton Pritchard shine as Celtics beat 76ers in preseason opener: 10 takeaways
Celtics The Celtics showed plenty of promise in their preseason opener. Kristaps Porzingis made his Celtics preseason debut Sunday against the 76ers. AP Photo/Mary Schwalm The new-look Celtics opened their preseason slate Sunday against the 76ers with a spirited 114-106 victory. Here are the takeaways. 1. Kristaps Porzingis was as advertised offensively — an intriguing […]