Dougie Hamilton, the ninth overall pick in last summer’s draft, has transitioned tremendously to the NHL. The 19-year-old prospect provides crucial offense to Boston’s back end, showing Bruins fans a talent they haven’t witnessed since the likes of Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr skated at the Garden. “He is very calm, and he’s very poised,” coach Claude Julien said before...

It’s no secret that the Boston Bruins third line has struggled to start the 2012-2013 season. Formally a key to Boston’s success, most notably during the 2011 Cup run when the likes of Chris Kelly, Rich Peverley, and former Bruin Michael Ryder scored key goals in what was a magical season, the line has struggled to find its mojo...

The injury that Erik Karlsson suffered on Wednesday night was horrific.  It is the type of injury that has scared me for sometime now.  It is actually surprising that this type of injury is not more frequent.  Sharp blades on slippery ice, body checks, scrums in front of the net, it is amazing that more injuries do not happen...

Early on in this shortened season, the Bruins have shown a keen ability to battle back in games, overcome adversity, and score clutch goals when needed. A common theme throughout their 2011 Cup run, this killer instinct is key to winning a championship in any professional sport. A game-winning goal by Nathan Horton with just minutes left in Carolina, though...