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Capitals 3, Bruins 2

The NHL’s two best teams went head-to-head. Here’s what we learned in the Bruins’ loss to the Capitals

T.J. Oshie erased a 1-0 deficit with a pair of second-period goals for Washington.

Bruins’ Brett Ritchie told to start faster out of the gate

Coach Bruce Cassidy has not seen enough of the big winger to assess where he slots in the lineup.

NHL’s top goal scorers— David Pastrnak and Alex Ovechkin — prepare to face off as Bruins visit Capitals

Bruce Cassidy hopes his team can finish around the net in D.C. on Wednesday.

Bruins players surprised by firing of Dallas coach Jim Montgomery

The Stars dismissed the former Maine star for what they termed “unprofessional conduct.”

Senators 5, Bruins 2
Bruins unable to overcome flawed start in setback at Ottawa
Patrice Bergeron lit the lamp in his first game back since Nov. 23, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bruins from stumbling vs. the Senators.

Senators 5, Bruins 2
Observations from the Bruins stumble in Ottawa
The 5-2 setback marked the third in a row for the Bruins, who fell behind early by two goals and were unable to recover.

Patrice Bergeron scores in his return to Bruins’ lineup

After sitting out seven games with a core injury, Bergeron scored in the first period the the Bruins’ 5-2 loss.

Patrice Bergeron to return to Bruins lineup against Senators

The Bruins’ No. 1 center has missed the last seven games and nine of the last 11 with a groin/core injury.

The return of John Moore allows Bruins to put Steve Kampfer on waivers

But the journeyman defenseman is likely to remain with the Black and Gold.

Bruins place Steven Kampfer on waivers

Kampfer was serving as the Bruins’ extra defenseman.

Bruins hoping to see what they have in burly forward Brett Ritchie

Signed in the offseason to add some size to the lineup, an elbow infection has helped limit Ritchie to 15 games.

Avalanche make Bruins pay for slow start

Colorado handed Boston its first home loss in regulation in 18 games this season after the Bruins again fell into an early hole.

Observations from the Bruins’ 4-1 loss to the Avalanche

The Bruins got an early lead but Colorado took control with two goals in the second period.

From Miracle on Ice hero to rock-bottom: Mark Pavelich’s downfall truly heartbreaking

A court deemed Pavelich mentally ill and dangerous, and ultimately incapable of standing trial for a felony assault charge.

Patrice Bergeron could rejoin Bruins lineup Monday

Bergeron, battling a groin/core injury, practiced in a noncontact sweater Friday, putting him a step closer.

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