http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins en-us 2009-11-21T19:16:52Z http://www.boston.com/ http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/File-Based_Image_Resource/bcom_logo_140w.gif http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/21/bergerons_tip_lifts_bruins_in_ot?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news In a season full of missteps, miscues, and inconsistent offense, the Bruins took a second strong step forward in as many nights, pinning a 2-1 loss on the Sabres when Patrice Bergeron tipped home Zdeno Chara’s long-range wrister with 47 seconds gone in overtime at HSBC Arena last night. Kevin Paul Dupont, Globe Staff 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/21/lucic_cant_fight_so_he_pounds_one_in?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Milan Lucic was back at work last night, playing his second game in as many nights after fracturing his right index finger Oct. 16, but it will be a while before the hulking left winger is able to use all his tools. Kevin Paul Dupont, Globe Staff 2009-11-21T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/20/bruins_dig_in_win_in_shootout?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news ATLANTA - The 2-0 second-period lead? Gone. The 3-2 advantage with less than a minute remaining in regulation? Wiped out, thanks to a Maxim Afinogenov goal at 19:18. Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/19/bruins_gm_chiarelli_waiting_for_full_view_not_shadow_of_team?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli hasn’t liked what he’s seen of late - his club’s overtime loss in Pittsburgh on Saturday, followed by Monday night’s dud at the Garden against the Islanders - but he’s reserving judgment until front-liners Milan Lucic and Marc Savard make it back to the injury-depleted lineup. Kevin Paul Dupont, Globe Staff 2009-11-19T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/17/ice_is_again_dry_for_punchless_bruins_vs_islanders?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news The Bruins, who wiped out a 1-0 deficit when David Krejci set up Daniel Paille for a second-period goal, were less than two minutes away from entering the second intermission tied at 1-1 against the Islanders last night. Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/15/players_need_protection_from_protective_equipment?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Cam Neely , like a lot of people in hockey, can’t positively identify the root of the problem, but the Bruins’ Hall of Fame winger figures he would begin by scrutinizing the equipment. Kevin Paul Dupont 2009-11-15T06:45:14Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/20/bruins_savard_at_skate_but_still_will_have_to_wait?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news For the Bruins, yesterday’s morning skate at Philips Arena provided a much-needed sight: Marc Savard in line rushes, sneaking shots past his goalies, and winning faceoffs. Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/16/a_first_for_second_line?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news WILMINGTON - At 8:29 of the first period during Saturday night’s 6-5 overtime loss to Pittsburgh, Blake Wheeler scored the Bruins’ first goal. At 3:33 of the second, Michael Ryder potted a long-distance riser over goaltender Brent Johnson . Then at 14:13 of the third period, David Krejci slammed home a five-on-three goal. Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff 2009-11-16T06:50:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/17/bruins_wideman_a_little_down_because_his_production_is_too?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Through 17 games, Dennis Wideman has one goal, three assists, and a unique perspective on why his points are down. Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff 2009-11-17T05:00:00Z spt http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/21/heatleys_hat_trick_leads_sharks_past_flyers?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night. 2009-11-21T06:12:02Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/21/canucks_rally_in_3rd_period_beat_avalanche_5_2?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Christian Ehrhoff's second goal got Vancouver even in the third period, and Henrik Sedin then netted the go-ahead tally as the Canucks rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Friday night. 2009-11-21T05:52:06Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/21/nolans_2_goals_give_wild_3_2_win_over_islanders?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news In this transitional season, new Minnesota Wild coach Todd Richards and his staff have relied on veteran Owen Nolan more than any other player. Dave Campbell, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T05:09:24Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/20/nolans_2_goals_give_wild_3_2_win_over_islanders?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Owen Nolan's goal with 67 seconds remaining, his second of the game, sent the struggling Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night. Dave Campbell, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T03:51:58Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/articles/2009/11/20/bergeron_scores_in_ot_as_bruins_beat_sabres_2_1?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news It had been over three years since Patrice Bergeron scored an overtime goal. The one he netted on Friday night could turn into a rallying point for the Boston Bruins. 2009-11-21T03:19:30Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/20/mccabes_ot_goal_gives_panthers_2_1_win_over_wings?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Bryan McCabe's goal 40 seconds into overtime gave the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. 2009-11-21T03:11:34Z http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/articles/2009/11/20/canadiens_withstand_comeback_beat_capitals_3_2?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Boston+Bruins+news Travis Moen and Tomas Plekanec scored in a three-minute span early in the second period, Michael Cammalleri added a goal in the third, and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a furious comeback to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night. Joseph White, AP Sports Writer 2009-11-21T03:01:40Z