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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 […]
3 takeaways as the Revolution fall 3-2 to Orlando City
New England Revolution New England has now conceded multiple goals in four of the five games of interim head coach Clint Peay’s tenure. Henry Kessler playing for the Revolution against Orlando City. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution fell 3-2 to Orlando City on Saturday night at Exploria Stadium, a second consecutive loss for interim […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras stamps NHL roster spot as preseason wraps
Bruins Matthew Poitras closed out the preseason with five points in five games. Matthew Poitras seems like a lock for a roster spot with the Bruins. Frank Franklin II / AP The Bruins closed out their preseason slate on Thursday night with a 3-1 win over the Rangers in New York. It was a sluggish […]
4 takeaways from the Revolution’s 2-1 defeat against Columbus in a potential playoff preview
New England Revolution New England gained the upper hand in a tough midfield battle, but couldn’t leverage the success into a win as the home unbeaten run finally came to end. Carles Gil cuts inside while looking for a pass during the Revolution-Crew matchup on Oct. 4. Via MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution fell 2-1 […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras might have earned a spot on NHL roster
Bruins Matthew Poitras, Johnny Beecher, and Mason Lohrei all impressed Tuesday night at TD Garden. Matthew Poitras now has four points in four preseason games with the Bruins. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) In what stood as their final preseason contest on home ice, the Bruins ultimately came up short against the Washington Capitals in overtime — […]
8 takeaways from Red Sox’ end-of-season press conference
Red Sox “There’s just nothing like winning in Boston. And we need to get that back. We want to get back.” Sam Kennedy and Alex Cora answered questions at the Red Sox’ end-of-season press conference on Monday. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe The Red Sox held their annual end-of-season press conference on Monday evening, […]
Bruins takeaways: Matthew Poitras continues to make case for NHL reps
Bruins “I thought he did an excellent job tonight. He shows a lot of poise with the puck.” Jeremy Swayman stopped 21 shots in Monday’s loss to the Flyers. AP Photo/Matt Slocum The Bruins came up short in their latest preseason contest on Monday night, dropping a 3-1 loss to the Flyers at Wells Fargo […]
3 takeaways from the Revolution’s dramatic 2-1 win over Charlotte FC
New England Revolution It was the first win for New England in exactly a month, with the game-winner coming from an unlikely source. Noel Buck celebrates after scoring the opener in the Revolution’s win over Charlotte FC. MLS/New England Revolution The Revolution found a late goal to secure a 2-1 win against Charlotte FC on […]
Bruins takeaways: Marchand brings intensity, Heinen raises stock in shootout loss to Flyers
Bruins Brad Marchand pestered the Flyers throughout Friday’s shootout loss at TD Garden. Brad Marchand dropped Victor Mete with a heavy check on Friday. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer) The Bruins came up short in a back-and-forth contest against the Flyers on Friday, with Boston dropping a 4-3 shootout loss at TD Garden. David Pastrnak (twice) and […]