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In the Eastern Conference standings, Carolina has been at the top of their game of late, coasting to a record of 8-1-1 for their last ten games, and riding a ...

In a first for the Beanpot Hall of Fame, Grzelcyk’s father, John Grzelcyk, will also be inducted into the Hall of Fame for 2023. In the Eastern Conference standings, Carolina has been at the top of their game of late, coasting to a record of 8-1-1 for their last ten games, and riding a six game winning streak. The following week will feature the Consolation Game at 4:30pm, and the Championship Game at 7:30. Following the All-Star Game weekend, Friday, February 3 – Skills Contest, and Saturday, February 4 – the All-Star Game, the Bruins will begin the All-Star break, with no regular season games scheduled for nine days. Toronto will be without the services of Auston Matthews who has been diagnosed as having a sprained knee, and not due back in the lineup for at least a couple of weeks. The Hurricanes are, and will continue to be, a team to be reckoned with by the Bruins, who led them by seven points in the conference standings at Wednesday’s press time.

Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third period as the Boston Bruins held off the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday night.

“We all want to contribute in that aspect when we can,” said Carlo, who has two goals on the season. Zacha's second goal of the night came at 12:19 of the third. Of the four Bruins scorers, only Zacha has double digits in goals this season, with his two on Wednesday lifting him to 11. “I thought we were with them nearly the whole way,” said Leafs forward Mitchell Marner, who had a power-play goal in the second. Derek Forbort and Brandon Carlo both had goals in the second period as Boston snapped a three-game winless skid. Pavel Zacha scored twice in the third as Boston surged past the Maple Leafs 5-2 on Wednesday.

The Boston Bruins won against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday in their last game before the All-Star Break. This win comes after losing three games in a row.

As a team, the Bruins have 4 on the season. [as he made 32 saves on 35 shots in both the losses](https://www.nhl.com/player/linus-ullmark-8476999?stats=gamelogs-r-nhl&season=20222023) against the Hurricanes and Lightning. [when the Bruins scored first](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401459395) and the Bruins lead 2-1 after the second period. The first time was in the [6-0 shutout against the Philadelpha Flyers on January 16th](https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/401459283) where he scored 2 goals and also dished an assist for his third point of the game. His 1st of the season came on Greer won the game for the Bruins when he scored the 3rd goal with 2 minutes in the 3rd period. Zacha had a great offensive performance for the Bruins. Then Zacha scored the final goal of the game from a nice pass from David Krejci that left Samsonov with an open spot which Zacha was able to shoot in. The Bruins were coming off a 3-game losing streak against the Lightning, [Panthers](https://chowderandchampions.com/2023/01/29/boston-bruins-what-went-wrong-loss-vs-florida-panthers/), and Hurricanes. This would be Zacha’s second time scoring two-goals in a game for the Bruins this season. Bruins defenseman Derek Forbort scored the first goal for the Bruins and it was a shorthanded goal as they were on the Penalty kill in which Connor Clifton was serving in the box for tripping. The first goal for Zacha was after a pass from Charlie McAvoy, Zacha deked out Maple Leafs defenseman T.J.

The Bruins go into the All-Star break with the NHL's best record and snapped their three-game losing streak with a win over the Maple Leafs.

I hadn’t seen us practice with that kind of pace and purpose in a while, and especially the competitive fire that was there. 11, so they’ll have time to reset and build off a strong first half of the season. Headed into the break, it will be nice to take a mental break.” [since being acquired by the Bruins](https://nesn.com/2022/07/nhl-rumors-devils-trade-pavel-zacha-to-bruins-for-erik-haula/) on the first day of free agency over the summer. “I don’t think relief was the right word, but it was about us getting back to our standard and team identity. … He had that reach against me so it was just a matter of making sure that I was gonna be safe in that situation but I just thought that I couldn’t say no to that just cause of the emotions I was going through.” “I think playing with teammates like I do and everyone’s really good to me in the locker room and everywhere else, all the players are great, everyone wants to win and it?s such a winning culture and it’s great to be part of. The [Czech line](https://nesn.com/2023/01/bruins-wrap-czech-line-dominates-in-win-vs-flyers/) with him, David Krejci and David Pastrnak [can wreak havoc](https://nesn.com/2022/10/bruins-notes-czech-line-shows-terrific-chemistry-vs-rangers/) on opponents and even when Zacha was going through his scoring drought, he still was finding ways to contribute to the team. Over the last three games the Bruins at times looked lost and couldn’t keep up with other teams, but head coach Jim Montgomery knew that was about to change. “When I tried to hit him at first, I didn’t get a grip on him so it was hard for me to come back cause he has a long reach. Greer admitted after the game that the adrenaline from scoring his fifth goal of the season made it easy for him to fight, even if it wasn’t “the best decision.” “It wasn’t the best decision because we were up 3-1 but it’s hard for me to say no.

Maybe all Pavel Zacha needed was a change of scenery because he's been a seamless fit for the Bruins after Don Sweeney traded for him.

The three are [menaces to opponents](https://nesn.com/2023/01/bruins-wrap-czech-line-dominates-in-win-vs-flyers/), always seeming to know where the other is at on the ice at all times. [tremendous chemistry with David Krejci and David Pastrnak](https://nesn.com/2022/10/bruins-notes-jim-montgomery-not-afraid-to-keep-czech-line-together/), as part of [ the Czech line](https://nesn.com/2022/10/bruins-notes-bostons-risk-pays-off-with-czech-line-dominance/). And since all the t’s have been crossed and all the i’s have been dotted, Zacha has been on a tear with 10 points in nine games. “I think playing with teammates like I do and everyone’s really good to me in the locker room and everywhere else, all the players are great, everyone wants to win and it’s such a winning culture and it?s great to be part of.” But Zacha worked hard in training camp and [received heaps of high praise](https://nesn.com/2022/09/pavel-zacha-drawing-high-praise-from-bruins-teammates/) from his teammates and has become an important part of a Bruins team that [sits atop the NHL standings](https://www.nhl.com/standings/2022/league) at the All-Star break. You may not be playing in the middle of the ice, you may be playing the wing, but we think he has that upside in a positional need for us.

Riding into Toronto with a three-game losing streak, the Bruins wanted to enter the All-Star break on a positive note, hoping to put an end to their longest ...

It immediately paid off for the Bruins. In both Maple Leafs goals, the Bruins immediately responded. We were ready for them and it was a must-win for us before the break.” “We were ready to play a full 60-minutes. “I think we played really good in the third and we made them defend a lot. It was fun to watch.”

Hampus Lindholm is on pace to set a new single-season career high in points, and he has played like a true top-pairing defenseman all season. His excellent two- ...

[had interest in Chychrun](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/bruins/nhl-rumors-bruins-still-committed-pursuing-jakob-chychrun-trade) last season. [$4.6 million salary cap hit](https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jakob-chychrun). You can never have enough defensemen for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Gavrikov would be a good addition, too. He also is signed for two more seasons at a team-friendly Derek Forbort has been a strong, physical presence on the third pairing and one of the most important players on the league's top-ranked penalty kill. Jakub Zboril plays the left side, too. It's been a while since Boston was in that position. (Yes, they’ll have to deal with bonuses next season, but it’s still a gift.)" Hampus Lindholm is on pace to set a new single-season career high in points, and he has played like a true top-pairing defenseman all season. His excellent two-way performance has given the Bruins two legit No. You also don’t know how long you’ll have your top two centres combining for $3.5 million against the cap — an absolute gift from

The Bruins could use some more depth on the blue line, and they reportedly are targeting a defenseman who can play on the left side. Here's the latest rumor ...

In Toronto, the Maple Leafs came away believing they're close to the Bruins. Boston has won two of three this season with its division rival, but the Leafs ...

“We weren’t able to get off the mat like we needed to and respond like we have in the past. And we just can’t be one of those teams in the way. But it’s just the latest evidence that both Boston winter clubs have something special brewing, and the Garden might want to keep dates open through June. It has been a while since the Nets have been able to do that. I just felt like we were one of those teams in the way. He added: “It’s a physicality piece that we didn’t bring to the table. So, it’s a significant gap between them and the rest of the league when you look at the season in its entirety. The Celtics not only delivered the first blow but the second, third and fourth. That such conversations are rarely had in the Bruins room following games this season is just another intangible way to try and encapsulate what’s been an utterly dominant season thus far. “But over the course of the season, it’s significant. The NHL’s best third-period team outscored Toronto 3-1 in the final 20, including two goals in a span of just over three minutes to cruise to a 5-2 win. Yet, as close as Toronto might feel it is to the Bruins, there’s still a significant enough gap — and the Maple Leafs know it.

Despite the 2023 NHL trade deadline being over a month away, the New York Islanders decided to make their big move in late January with the addition of Horvat.

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SportsCenter 5's Josh Brogadir and Bob Halloran look at Boston's chances for hanging a new banner at TD Garden this year.

If the Bruins are to truly pursue Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun on the NHL trade market, they likely need to move a roster defenseman.

They would need to move a current guy on their defense to make it happen, whether it’s to the Coyotes or another team. However, it wouldn’t likely be to the Coyotes, but rather to another team to accomodate Chychrun roster-wise and cap-wise. [Vladislav Gavrikov](https://bostonhockeynow.com/2023/01/30/nhl-trade-nhl-insider-bruins-want-defenseman-not-shopping-carlo/) was a name in NHL trade speculation mentioned here as well, just last week and it feels like a certainty he will be moved ahead of the March 3 NHL Trade Deadline. Numerous sources have confirmed to Boston Hockey Now that the Canucks were interested in Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo and even more interested in winger Jake DeBrusk as part of any NHL trade package from the Bruins. (Yes, they’ll have to deal with bonuses next season, but it’s still a gift.)” You also don’t know how long you’ll have your top two centres combining for $3.5 million against the cap — an absolute gift from

Which parts of the Bruins' roster do they most need to improve before the March 3 NHL trade deadline. We share our list of the top three areas to address, ...

The Bruins snapped their three-game losing streak with a win over the Leafs on Wednesday night. After the victory, head coach Jim Montgomery revealed his ...

His team leads the league at the All-Star break and general manager Don Sweeney could make it an even better one with the right moves.

He didn’t have that concern a year ago, ahead of the Lindholm acquisition. “We have to get better,” Montgomery said as the club packed up in Toronto. Derek Forbort and Brandon Carlo added to the blue liners’ success Wednesday night, each contributing a goal in the 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs. The bugaboo then, as in years past, was the Black and Gold’s inability to establish inside ice in the offensive zone, to wring out that tough goal. Had Miller’s equal been in the lineup last May, the Hurricanes might have expected a rough ride around the rink after Andrei Svechnikov delivered the hit that sent Lindholm to Palookaville in Game 2. 1 target could be adding some toughness to the backline.

The victory improved the Bruins' record to an NHL-leading 39-7-5, giving them a seven-point lead over the Hurricanes in the Presidents' Trophy race.

The Bruins will have 31 regular season games left after the All-Star break. "I said, 'But we have to get better,' and I know we will get better because of the professionalism and the work ethic that's in that locker room. It was the Bruins' final game before the All-Star break, and they

As the potential free agent's numbers continue to rise, so do the levels of respect and admiration from friends and foes across the league.

“Is he going to fake a hit and take the puck, or hit you? But now the consistency for him to do it every year, over and over, every game. “It’s always nice to see the younger players develop and mature and become superstars,” said Blues wing Vladimir Tarasenko. The forwards became “close friends” that summer, Pastrnak once said, while they were waiting to cash in. Pastrnak arrived with a smile after the Bruins drafted him in the first round (25th overall) in 2014. “He’s got a really good hockey IQ, and he’s a big boy. “You come here by yourself,” Tarasenko said. Whether he re-signs in Boston or tests free agency, Pastrnak — scheduled to splash down in South Florida on Friday with Bruins netminder Linus Ullmark and coach Jim Montgomery — could become one of the highest-paid players in the game. When he’s scoring 30-something goals already, and doing those other things, he’s a special player.” He sits tied with Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning for third in scoring (72 points) behind McDavid (92) and Oilers teammate Leon Draisaitl (76). “He would get hit and say, ‘I might as well hit back. The main representation of the Bruins star at the beach Thursday was a giant puck with his image, nestled on the boardwalk beneath a row of palm trees.

Felger: You got this Pavel Zacha for Eric Haula, who was a nice player for you last year, but certainly not gangbusters. I think Zacha brings a lot more to the ...

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... ** NHLRumors.com Transcription. Host: We have talked about Maple Leafs and what they are going to do at the deadline but what about the Boston Bruins?

[Emily Kaplan of ESPN](https://twitter.com/emilymkaplan/status/1620580854983524356?s=20&t=5GyzGC-uBH0H9yxEsYoFiA): Kaplan was on The Point on ESPN with John Buccigross and stated the Bruins are not going to give up major assets to acquire a rental at the deadline. Now they could have a serious injury between now and the deadline so maybe someone is on LTIR and it is a different cap picture. Host: We have talked about Maple Leafs and what they are going to do at the deadline but what about the Boston Bruins? They do not have many glaring needs. He got [Taylor Hall](https://www.hockey-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=hallta02,hallta01&search=Taylor+Hall&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-02_hr) a couple of years ago at the deadline and [Hampus Lindholm](https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lindhha01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=nhlrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-02_hr) last year before the deadline. Here is the problem and stop me if you heard this before, they literally have basically no cap space.