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Jim Montgomery cited the support of his mother, Dorothy, while accepting the Jack Adams Award in June. He will be taking a leave of absence from the team until Sunday after her death. BRUCE BENNETT/GETTY IMAGES

Dorothy Montgomery, mother of Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, passes away

The 91-year-old was cited as an inspiration to the Boston head coach.

Two veterans in Bruins camp mentor young players even as they compete with them for jobs
Alex Chiasson and Danton Heinen are on professional tryout contracts, and they are handling things, well, very professionally.

From Louisiana to Ohio to Providence, Mason Lohrei makes his NHL debut in Buffalo
The 22-year-old defenseman is continuing to make his bid to stick with Boston.

Three things to watch for during the Bruins’ preseason game against the Sabres

The puck will drop in Buffalo Tuesday at 7 p.m., and plenty of players are vying for a spot on the varsity roster.

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It was just a preseason game, but Bruins prospect Matt Poitras caught some eyes
Coach Jim Montgomery liked the competitive fire he saw from the 19-year-old center, who notched a goal and an assist Sunday.

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Several younger players got off to a good start, and other notes from the Bruins’ first preseason game
Led by goals from Matt Poitras, Jake DeBrusk and Johnny Beecher, the Bruins opened their preseason schedule with a win over the Rangers at TD Garden.

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Oskar Steen hopes for more than just cameos with the Bruins this season
Steen has spent most of the last three campaigns with Providence. Now, with vacancies available, he has his sights set on a permanent role with the varsity.

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General manager Tom Fitzgerald, a Billerica native, has put the Devils back on the right course
No team is ever a finished product, but a little more than three years after taking over full time, Fitzgerald says he has the team he wants.

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Matt Poitras, shown during Bruins development camp in June, had 79 assists in the OHL last year with Guelph, where he'll return if he can't find a place on the Boston roster.

Teenager Matt Poitras is making a play to fill some of the Bruins’ needs at center

The 2022 second-round pick practiced on a line with David Pastrnak at the wishes of Jim Montgomery, who called him "a high-end thinker." 5:46 p.m.

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Jakub Lauko had no qualms about dropping the gloves last season with Boston.

Bruins’ Jakub Lauko believes a ban on fighting puts hockey on a slippery slope

“I don’t think it’s a good idea for hockey overall,” Lauko said in response to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s decision to ban fighting. 3:44 p.m.

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Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has put the disappointment of last season's first-round playoff series loss and is only focused on the upcoming season.

After sharpening his golf game, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is excited about fine-tuning his game at net

Swayman has set personal goals for the season, though his main focus will be on the team. 7:36 p.m.

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Sophie Jaques was selected 10th overall by Boston during the second round of the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League draft in Toronto.

‘It’s a really strong group’: Members of PWHL Boston’s inaugural draft class are excited for what’s ahead

The new league held a press conference Wednesday to share reactions from draftees who attended virtually. 9:29 p.m.

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How pre-training camp workouts have become so important for the Bruins and other NHL teams

Whereas NFL camps feature the dreaded conditioning tests and lots of time dedicated to getting into playing shape, NHLers are expected to be in game shape on Day 1. 5:38 p.m.

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Brad Marchand on Wednesday was named the 27th captain in Bruins history.

Brad Marchand, captain of the Boston Bruins? Actually, it’s just what this team needs.

After last season's face-plant in the playoffs, this is a bunch that would do well to summon that unique, sometimes nasty Marchand juju. 5:07 p.m.

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Brad Marchand will be swapping the "A" on his jersey for a "C" this season.

Bruins name Brad Marchand captain, Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak alternate captains

There were no surprises Wednesday when the team finally announced who would succeed Patrice Bergeron. 12:02 p.m.