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Edmonton Oilers vs. Boston Bruins: NHL Odds, Prediction

• Andrew Rogers

• Last Updated: November 26, 2017

If the Edmonton Oilers continue struggling in winnable games, they’ll find themselves with another cushy seat at the draft lottery this spring. The Oilers look to snap out of a season-long funk as they take on the host Boston Bruins on Sunday evening. Edmonton dropped a 3-1 decision to the struggling Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on...

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Vancouver Canucks vs. Boston Bruins: NHL Odds, Prediction

• Sports Interaction Staff

• Last Updated: November 6, 2017

The Boston Bruins and the Vancouver Canucks met in the 2011 Stanley Cup finals, with the Bruins winning out in seven games. These two had a massive rivalry going, but each has made the playoffs just once in the last three seasons. Both teams are struggling as they get ready for their cross-conference showdown on...

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NHL Preview: New-Look Caps Host Lightning

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

With the 2009-10 NHL Trade Deadline now in the books, teams will begin the process of integrating their new acquisitions as the push for the postseason truly heats up. One of the biggest movers on the day, the Washington Capitals, will roll out a group of new faces this evening as they host Southeast Division...

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NHL Recap: Bruins Beat Thrashers, Solidify Playoff Spot

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Boston Bruins went to Atlanta on Tuesday night knowing they needed a huge effort to keep the hard-pushing Thrashers out of playoff contention. They got exactly that. Led by rugged winger Milan Lucic’s two-point effort and some stellar goaltending from Tukka Rask, the Bruins beat the Thrashers 4-0 to further distance themselves in the...

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Down But Not Out – Fighting to the Last in the NHL Playoffs

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Frank Doyle notes that stays of execution were the order of the day in the NHL last night, as Montreal and Detroit kept their seasons alive with quality wins. Detroit’s position was the most parlous of eight teams left in the playoffs. The hockey aristocrats found themselves down 0-3 against San Jose and in a...

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NHL Preview: Pens Take on Bruins in Pittsburgh

• Ricky Rothstein

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Boston Bruins (2.10) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1.77) The Boston Bruins couldn’t have asked for better goaltending to start the 2010 NHL regular season. The Pittsburgh Penguins could. Yes, tonight’s game is a battle of netminders going in opposite directions as the Bruins travel to the Consol Energy Center to take on the Penguins. It’s unclear...

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NHL: Montreal and Boston Ready for Epic Battle

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Canadiens hold a 2-1 lead entering tonight’s battle with the Bruins. With momentum in the series at stake before returning to Boston, Al Dannity expects nothing short of high drama on the ice in Montreal. Halpern returns for Habs After missing the last four games of the regular season and the first three match-ups...

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NHL: Fresh Start for Sharks Against Red Wings

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

While Detroit fell at the hands of San Jose last season, it will be the Sharks looking to start anew after struggling to put away the Kings in the opening round of the playoffs. Al Dannity breaks down their series and looks ahead to the two Eastern Conference Semi Finals games coming up this weekend....

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NHL: Canucks Can Taste Conference Finals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

It’s been a far from stress free post-season for Vancouver fans. Thursday night’s victory in Nashville has left the Canucks just one win away from returning to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1994. Even the Green Men are taking nothing for granted ahead of Game 5 on Saturday. 40 years of...

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NHL: Bruins and Lightning are Restless and Ready for Battle

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tampa Bay and Boston have waited long enough to get the Eastern Conference Finals under way. Two success starved franchises will finally get their series under way on Saturday night. The mental factor Both of these teams enter this series in a strange situation. Tampa Bay and Boston swept the Capitals and Flyers respectively. While...

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NHL: Canucks and Lightning Look to Strike Hard

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Having taken the opening games of the two Conference Finals, Vancouver and Tampa Bay will look to build commanding leads in the best of seven series. Al Dannity looks ahead to the second set of games. Can Boston bounce back? It took one 85 second spell for Tampa Bay to wrap up the first game...

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NHL: Canucks Can Take Big Step on Saturday Night

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

An emotional Game 1 caused tension around Canada before the Vancouver Canucks finally claimed victory late on. Al Dannity says the Canucks must raise their game on Saturday night to ensure a 2-0 lead before the series moves to Boston. You may now exhale It’s been 48 hours since Vancouver took a 1-0 lead in...

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NHL: Canucks and Bruins Ready for Historic Stanley Cup Finals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The wait is finally over. The Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks will start the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals tonight with both teams riding a wave of emotion. Al Dannity looks ahead to what promises to be an epic series. Hungry for glory The Canucks have never lifted the Stanley Cup in their 40 year history,...

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NHL: Canucks Happy to Wait on Stanley Cup Opponents

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Tampa Bay’s victory last night means the Vancouver Canucks must wait at least two more days to find out who they will face in the Stanley Cup Finals. Al Dannity says Vancouver fans will be fine waiting, if nothing else it will give them a chance to get their breath back. Soak it in It’s...

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NHL: Canucks and Bruins Await Destiny in Game 7

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Vancouver Canuck and Boston Bruins have been inseparable in the Stanley Cup Finals but something has got to give tonight. Al Dannity breaks down the key factors that will decide tonight’s huge Game 7. Luongo must be comeback king We’ve been here before with Roberto Luongo. The Canucks’ goaltender has endured some rough nights...

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NHL: Bruins Win and Vancouver Riots After Explosive Game 7

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

The Boston Bruins ended a 39 year wait to lift the Stanley Cup with a big time 4-0 victory on the road. Some Vancouver Canucks fans sadly didn’t take the defeat in their stride as violent scenes erupted across the city in the wake of the defeat. Thomas earned this one Tim Thomas has seen...

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NHL: Bruins Batter Luongo to Force Game 7 in Vancouver

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Another Stanley Cup Finals game in Boston, another shellacking for the Vancouver Canucks. With the series now tied at 3-3, Al Dannity asks what has caused Vancouver’s troubles on the road? Inside Luongo’s head The Bruins had a clear game plan for this match-up. Get after Roberto Luongo early and keep at it. After firing...

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Vancouver Canucks Green Men Celebrities of Stanley Cup Playoffs

• Mike Schultz

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

In a series that is becoming more and more about the impact of fans, it could be argued that the Green Men are the Canucks’ fifth line. The only thing that kept Canucks fans satisfied during the last game, aside from the third-period fights, were the Green Men, who did their job of routinely shaming...

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NHL: Canucks Look to Recover in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Finals

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

After a stunning 8-1 loss in Game 3, the Vancouver Canucks will aim to get back on track against the Boston Bruins tonight. Al Dannity says both teams need victory for very different reasons. Canucks must show resolve Don’t worry Vancouver, you’ve been here before. Remember Game 4 of the first round? That 7-2 loss...

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Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens Preview, Pick, Scores, Results

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Opening Odds: Bruins -238, Canadiens +195 Odds move: Bruins -202, Canadiens (April 30) Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens did all they could to avoid coming into this series rusty after sweeping the Tampa Bay Lightning. After taking a couple of days off the Habs actually scheduled a game with the...