Tappen: Team USA 'Definitely' The Favorite Over Canada
Canada is considered to have the best collection of hockey players in the world for their Olympic roster, but NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen feels like Team USA is the favorite in Friday's game.
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Canada is considered to have the best collection of hockey players in the world for their Olympic roster, but NHL Network's Kathryn Tappen feels like Team USA is the favorite in Friday's game.
Gary Bettman has been noncommittal for his players participating in the 2018 games in South Korea, but risk for injury and the stoppage of NHL games during the Olympic break could be enough reason for him to shut the practice down entirely.
Krug's presence on the power play has been invaluable to making the Bruins a more threatening offensive club in 2013-14, and his overall contributions have landed him in the running for NHL's rookie of the year honors.
Krug "just kind of hung around" while on vacation in Mexico and only recently started watching the Olympic games upon his return, adding, "It looks like a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the game tomorrow." He of course is not referring to Finland vs. Sweden
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Wednesday, February 19.
Tuukka Rask sent the Russians packing, as the tournament hosts will not receive a medal at the 2014 games.
Team USA will get back on the ice on Wednesday.
Team USA faces a tough task in facing host-country Russia in a preliminary round matchup. Follow along here!
After backstopping a 7-1 victory over Slovakia on Thursday, Jonathan Quick will start in net for Team USA on Saturday against Russia.
After a bad month (or more) for the Bruins leading up to the Sochi games, Tuukka Rask's debut in net for Team Finland featured 4 goals allowed on just 20 shots. Even still, Dave Goucher is not concerned.
John Powers of the Boston Globe is covering the Olympics in Sochi and came away very impressed with Team USA's 7-1 victory over Slovakia. Even though it wasn't much of a contest it was a "historic" win by the home country. He explained why on T&R Friday morning.
The U.S. begins its quest for gold with its 2014 debut against Slovakia. Follow along here!
Kathryn Tappen of the NHL Network readily admits she's a homer, but the former NESN star is predicting big things for Team USA Men's Hockey.
If he plays well and stays healthy at the Olympics, Loui Eriksson might be able to better show the Bruins the things they acquired him to provide.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Monday, February 10.
Jarome Iginla has been named the NHL's Third Star of the Week for the week ending February 9, the NHL announced on Monday.
When they're playing in games, NHL players are a fearsome bunch. But when they're off the ice, they're some of the most generous athletes you could ever find.
The Bruins can get back to and win another Stanley Cup, but their one weakness is their lack of team speed.
Patrice Bergeron again showed that he's more than just a defensive wiz as he scored two goals and added an assist in the Bruins' 7-2 shellacking of the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden.
Patrice Bergeron scored twice and added an assist as the Boston Bruins went into the Olympic break with a 7-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Friday, February 7.
Tuukka Rask is an exceptional goaltender, but he'll face stiff competition from Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen for playing time.
The Boston Bruins worked a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on the day the Olympic freeze went into place, trading Carter Camper in exchange for Blake Parlett.
Even in defeat, Thursday night's game in St. Louis spoke volumes to Michael Felger about the prospect of another Stanley Cup Finals appearance from the Boston Bruins.
A win would've been nice, but it's always good to get the point.
Louisa Gag, a Boston bike activist who was dedicated to making streets safer for cyclists, was killed in a crash in Roxbury Thursday.
The tall ships are coming to Massachusetts for Sail Boston 2026.
Sail Boston 2026 officially begins Friday as dozens of tall ships from around the world come to the city for nearly a week.
Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red Sox top the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Three people were injured after an SUV crashed into a busy Danvers, Massachusetts hair salon.
Louisa Gag, a Boston bike activist who was dedicated to making streets safer for cyclists, was killed in a crash in Roxbury.
The tall ships are coming to Massachusetts for Sail Boston 2026.
Sail Boston 2026 officially begins Friday as dozens of tall ships from around the world come to the city for nearly a week.
As Boston's run as a FIFA World Cup host city comes to an end, local businesses are reflecting on what many describe as a once in a generation economic windfall.
Three people were injured after an SUV crashed into a busy Danvers, Massachusetts hair salon.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Boston Dynamics is expanding with a new robotics and AI center in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Caleb Durbin hit a two-run homer to help the surging Boston Red Sox top the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their sixth consecutive victory.
Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jake Bennett allowed four hits in seven innings, Tsung-Che Cheng had his first multi-RBI game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 for their fifth straight victory.
Sam Antonacci had three of Chicago's four hits.
Jaylen Brown is reflecting on his legacy in Boston while "still trying to make sense" of the stunning Celtics trade.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore