Author: Matt Barry
The Capitals Provide Update on Alex Ovechkin Injury
Alex Ovechkin was in the midst of a storybook season as the superstar left wing pursued what many thought might be an unattainable goal-scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky. But the story is on hold after an injury felled the veteran forward on Monday night. Ovechkin was pulled in the third period from the Washington […]
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Boston Bruins Fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery
The Boston Bruins announced on Tuesday the firing of Head Coach Jim Montgomery. Montgomery was in the last year of a three-year contract. Assistant Coach Joe Sacco will take over interim duties as head coach as the Bruins prepare for their next game Thursday night against Utah at TD Garden. Montgomery led Boston to an […]
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NHL Game Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Pittsburgh Penguins with Line Combinations 11/19/2024
Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1, 19 Pts) at Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-3, 17 Pts)Venue: PPG Paints ArenaDate: Tonight – Tuesday, November 19Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network SunRadio:Tampa Bay – 102.5 The BonePittsburgh – 105.9 FM The X DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Tampa Bay -1.5 ML -155Pittsburgh +1.5 ML +130O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets […]
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Boston Bruins Recall Forward From Providence
Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced Monday that the team has recalled forward Jeffrey Viel from Providence. The Bruins had sent Riley Tufte down to Providence on Sunday opening a spot for Viel. The 27-year-old Viel has appeared in 14 games with the Providence Bruins this season, tallying two goals and two assists. The 6-foot-1, 213-pound […]
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NHL Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins with Line Combinations 11/18/2024
Columbus Blue Jackets (6-9-2, 14 Pts) at Boston Bruins (8-8-3, 19 Pts)Venue: TD GardenDate: Tonight – Monday, November 18Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NESN, ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network OhioRadio:Columbus – 97.1 The FanBoston – 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Columbus +1.5 ML +195Boston -1.5 ML -238O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Columbus Blue […]
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NHL Game Preview: Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers with Line Combinations 11/18/2024
Colorado Avalanche (9-9-0, 18 Pts) at Philadelphia Flyers (8-8-2, 18 Pts)Venue: Wells Fargo CenterDate: Tonight – Monday, November 18Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: NBC Sports Network PHI+, NHL Network, ALTRadio:Colorado – 92.5 FM KKSEPhiladelphia – 97.5 FM WPEN, Flyers Radio 24/7 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Colorado Avalanche -1.5 ML -162Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 ML +136O/U 6.5 Purchase […]
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NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues at Carolina Hurricanes with Line Combinations 11/17/2024
St. Louis Blues (8-9-1, 17 Pts) at Carolina Hurricanes (12-4-0, 24 Pts)Venue: Lenovo CenterDate: Tonight – Sunday, November 17Time: 5:00 pm EST TV: FanDuel Sports Network South, ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network MidwestRadio:St. Louis- 101-1 FMCarolina – 99.9 The Fan DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:St. Louis +1.5 ML +260Carolina -1.5 ML -325O/U 6 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster […]
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NHL Game Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens with Line Combinations 11/16/2024
Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens Venue: Bell CentreDate: Tonight – Saturday, November 16Time: 7:00 pm EST TV: ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network OHRadio:Columbus – 97.1 FMMontreal – TSN 690 DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Columbus +1.5 ML +105Montreal -1.5 ML -125O/U 6.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Columbus Blue Jackets News & Notes: The Blue Jackets penalty kill […]
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NHL Game Preview: St. Louis Blues at Boston Bruins with Line Combinations 11/16/2024
St. Louis Blues (7-9-1, 15 Pts) at Boston Bruins (8-8-2, 18 Pts)Venue: TD GardenDate: Today – Saturday, November 16Time: 1:00 pm EST TV: NESN, NHL Network, FanDuel Sports Network MidwestRadio:St. Louis – 101 ESPNBoston – 98.5 The Sports Hub DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:St. Louis +1.5 ML +180Boston -1.5 ML -218O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster […]
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How Much of the Boston Bruins’ Woes Are Jim Montgomery’s Responsibility?
The Boston Bruins have a flawed roster. General Manager Don Sweeney even admitted that before the 2024-25 season began by saying that the team was short a winger. After 18 games, the team might be shorter than that, honestly. Boston has issues offensively, defensively, and in special teams play. Other than that, everything is fine. […]
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