Andrew Fantucchio

5 days ago | bostonhockeynow.com | Andrew Fantucchio

Playoff hockey is usually an annual tradition in Boston this time of year. But this season, the battle for Lord Stanley won’t include the Hub of Hockey. For the first time in nine years, the Boston Bruins have missed the playoffs after finishing the season a disappointing 33-39-10, leaving a void in the hearts of fans who typically flood Causeway Street in a sea of black and gold.

6 days ago | bostonhockeynow.com | Andrew Fantucchio

As consolation for suffering through a miserable season, the Boston Bruins have been rewarded with a high chance of winning the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery. Just not as high as they hoped. Boston holds an 8.5 percent chance of landing the top pick, giving them the fifth-best odds of the 11 teams in the lottery. The Bruins could have had better chances if they had lost their season finale against the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in regulation.

6 days ago | bostonhockeynow.com | Andrew Fantucchio

BRIGHTON, Mass. — Getting the opportunity to play for their country in best-on-best competition is every hockey player’s dream. Charlie McAvoy is one of the lucky few who’ve experienced it. McAvoy suited up for the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off back in February, serving as an alternate captain for the Stars and Stripes. His dream, though, quickly became a nightmare. At first, a shoulder injury he suffered in the USA’s opening game against Finland was believed to be relatively minor.

6 days ago | bostonhockeynow.com | Andrew Fantucchio

Good morning, my name is Andrew Fantucchio. It’s Friday, April 18, and here are the top stories, news items, and highlights surrounding the Boston Bruins and from across the NHL today. Bruins News:Bruins Break Up Day: The Bruins officially closed the doors on the 2024-25 season, holding their final media availabilities on Thursday at Warrior Ice Arena. Check out the key takeaways from breakup day.

1 week ago | bostonhockeynow.com | Andrew Fantucchio

BRIGHTON, Mass. — The Boston Bruins officially closed the doors on the 2024-25 season, holding their final media availabilities on Thursday at Warrior Ice Arena. As the players bid farewell for the summer, a few left some parting thoughts on the season that was, and on what the future holds for both the team and themselves. Here are three things we learned as the Bruins cleaned out their lockers.