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Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis impress in debut: 10 takeaways as Celtics beat Knicks
Celtics Porzingis set a Celtics record, while Tatum looks ready for another huge season. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics opened their season against the Knicks on Wednesday. Photo by Elsa/Getty Images COMMENTARY The Celtics played well early and late in their season opener against the Knicks on Wednesday, which was good enough to overcome a […]
Bruins-Blackhawks takeaways: ‘We’re starting to see our identity’
Bruins The Bruins played heavy hockey in a 3-0 win over the Blackhawks in Chicago Tuesday. Boston Bruins’ Pavel Zacha (18) celebrates his goal, a deflection of a shot by Kevin Shattenkirk (12), during the second period of the team’s NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Chicago. AP […]
Bruins-Ducks takeaways: Matthew Poitras’s early maturity and more
Bruins The odds right now favor Poitras staying in Boston for the remainder of his rookie season. Anaheim Ducks right wing Brett Leason, front right, collides with Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm, left, during the first period. AP The Boston Bruins looked like a team playing their second game in as many nights. The young […]
Takeaways: Bruins remain undefeated following well-rounded effort in L.A.
Bruins Here’s what we learned as Boston continued its perfect start to the centennial season. Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) AP […]
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 […]