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The old cliché is that it's "a four-point game" whenever divisional rivals get together during the regular season. There's no question it's become a phrase that's lost some of its meaning and oomph along the way with each and every usage, but the basic truth holds true: A regulation win against a direct competitor for a playoff spot is massive each and every time it happens. Both the Bruins and the Sabres are tied with 50 points apiece through 41 games, though the B's have a three-game ROW (Regulation Overtime Wins) advantage over the Sabres right now. Continue to Article

January 04, 2019 10:30:pm EST

Housley said the Sabres will be without Eichel again Saturday when they play at the Boston Bruins. "It's a day-to-day situation, which is really encouraging," Housley told NHL.com. "But we want to be cautious with it as well. Continue to Article

January 04, 2019 5:27:pm EST

The Bruins have hit the midpoint of their regular season after winning Game No. 41, 6-4 at home over the Calgary Flames, and they have plenty to feel good about. The win featured two goals from Jake DeBrusk, some extra offense from unconventional places (John Moore) and the usual power play fireworks employed by the Bruins and most important, it featured plenty of offense. The Bruins are going to need that firepower to be as good as they can be in the second half, but it's certainly okay for the B's to take a minute to appreciate where they are at this point. Continue to Article

January 04, 2019 11:20:am EST

David Pastrnak on pace for Bruins' first 50-goal season in a quarter-century originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com It's been a quarter-century since a Bruin reached the 50-goal mark, but maybe -- just maybe -- this is the year that streak ends. David Pastrnak is on pace for exactly 50 goals after tallying his team-high 25th goal of the season Thursday night in a 6-4 B's victory, a backhanded score that beat Calgary goalie Mike Smith off a Torey Krug pass from the opposite blue line. With the B's now at the official halfway point of the season after 41 games, the first-time All-Star is on track for a 50-goal season. Continue to Article

January 03, 2019 9:31:pm EST