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Stanley Cup Final – Game 5 Recap

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The Washington Capitals Won the Stanley Cup

After 44 seasons, the Capitals are finally the best team in hockey.

Game 5 last night was deadlocked until the third period. Eller scored late to give the Caps a 4-3 win to win the series 4-1. It was the Capitals’ fourth consecutive victory over the Golden Knights, whose incredible inaugural season finally ended in the desert in the Stanley Cup Final.

Vegas pulled the goalie in the final two minutes, but could not muster any pressure on Holtby. The Golden Knights may not have won the Stanley Cup, but their inaugural season gave their fans and the city memories to cherish.

After many years of crushing losses and disappointment, these Capitals won their fourth consecutive closeout game with a third period comeback.

Alex Ovechkin was the playoff MVP, and he also set a franchise record with 15 goals. Him and his teammates are bringing home Washington’s first Stanley Cup. This is also the city’s first championship in professional sports since the Redskins won the Super Bowl in 1992.

A sea of red-clad fans filled the streets of D.C. to celebrate their team’s victory back home. Meanwhile, thousands of Capitals fans were on hand in Vegas to witness franchise history.

Stanley Cup Final – Game 4 Recap

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Washington Is Rolling and Vegas Is Crumbling as the Caps Win 6-2.

The Washington Capitals are now one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup for the first time in their history. However, they still must pass their biggest test to date to finally put away past failures.

The Golden Knights played desperately and outchanced the Capitals by a wide margin. However, they missed a glorious chance after Neal hit the post on a wide open net, and the momentum seemed to change from that point on.

Washington survived the onslaught and were finally able to score and led 3-0 after the first period. They were once again led by Kuznetsov, who added four assists. He keeps piling on the points in this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs to lead all players.

Vegas was able to make it close at 4-2, but as it has been so far this series, the Capitals fought back and put the game out of reach with two quick goals in the third period. Tempers were flaring as the game started to get out of hand, and there were a lot of scuffles after the whistle as frustration had reached its boiling point with Vegas .

If the Capitals are able to keep playing the way they have been the last three games, Lord Stanley will be residing in Washington this year. Ovechkin and his team will get their first chance to hoist the Cup in Game 5 on Thursday night in Las Vegas. No team since the Detroit Red Wings in 1942 has blown a 3-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final.

Stanley Cup Final – Game 3 Recap

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Capitals Flying High Over Knights, Leading 2-1 in Stanley Cup Final

Washington Capitals Beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 on Saturday Night

For the first time since 1998 the Capitals hosted a Stanley Cup game, and their stars Ovechkin and Kuznetsov didn’t disappoint. The game was Washington’s first ever win on home ice during a Stanley Cup Final.

Kuznetsov was a game-time decision, but he looked fine and after scoring. He even did his bird-flapping celebration as Ovechkin screamed on the bench. Kuznetsov now leads all players with 27 points in the NHL playoffs.

Holtby stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced to put Washington two wins away from the franchise’s first title.

Vegas, on the other hand, has now lost back-to-back games for the first time in the playoffs. They could have possibly been shutout if it wasn’t for a mistake by Holtby that ended up in the net.

Game 4 is tonight in Washington.

NHL to Bring Back Third Jerseys

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Third Jerseys are Back

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly confirmed during a news conference recently that third jerseys will return for the 2018-19 season.

At this point the Bruins have not announced any plans to add a third jersey to their arsenal. Previously they have worn three different alternate jerseys that they could bring back.

They had previously worn the yellow “Pooh Bear”, and for a few games the 1970’s version during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

They then rolled with the solid black version with the bear and name on the front for a bit. Eventually the team decided their Winter Classic jerseys would be their alternates, until Adidas stopped producing them once they took over jersey rights for the NHL.

Several teams have announced dates that they will be displaying them. The Coyotes stated they will be using theirs on draft night, and the Islanders have mentioned they will be using an orange version. Some teams have had alternates that became such big hits that they eventually become a primary jersey. Meanwhile, others seem to keep trying something new every couple of years with the hope of getting it right.

Currently, 19 teams will have alternate jerseys for the upcoming season.

The Bruins will be playing in this year’s Winter Classic, so there’s a possibility that they make that jersey design their new alternate, as they did previously in 2015.

Bruins previous alternate jerseys.

Stanley Cup Final – Game 2 Recap

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Caps Tie the Stanley Cup Final Series 1-1

The Capitals held on to edge the Golden Knights 3-2, evening the Stanley Cup Final at a game apiece. Washington secured their first ever win in a Stanley Cup final series, as the team was swept by Detroit in its only other appearance in 1998. Braden Holtby made a spectacular save in the final minutes to help the Capitals secure the victory. The series now shifts to Washington for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.

After another over the top pre-game show, Vegas drew first blood early to take a 1-0 lead.

The Capitals then fought back with three straight goals, including the Ovechkin’s first Stanley Cup Final goal. The Golden Knights shrunk their deficit to one goal, but just couldn’t tie it.

Vegas had numerous chanches to tie the game, including a 5 on 3 power play. Holtby stayed solid and handed the Golden Knights their first regulation loss at home in these playoffs.

 

Stanley Cup Final – Game 1 Recap

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Knights Take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals

It’s over in Vegas – the Golden Knights take Game 1. They are three wins away from winning the Stanley Cup.

The last six teams to win Game 1 have went on to win the Cup.

The game also had a Boston flavor to it, with goals from Colin Miller and Reilly Smith for Vegas and Brett Connolly for the Capitals.

After the pregame ceremony that featured player introductions by ring announcer Michael “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble” Buffer, Vegas opened the scoring early. However, Washington rebounded to take a 2-1 lead with two goals in the span of 42 seconds.

It marked the first time the Golden Knights trailed at home in regulation in the playoffs. But it didn’t last long, as they made it 2-2 less than three minutes later.

Vegas again took a 3-2 lead early in the second period. Washington responded yet again to get back in front at 4-3 early in the third period.

But Vegas regained the lead with a pair of goals by its fourth line to make it 5-4. The scoring finished with an empty netter to make it 6-4.

Game 2 is tonight in Vegas, and the incredible story of this team in the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season continues.

2018/19 Bruins Offseason Schedule

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Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy.
Staff photo by Arthur Pollock

The Boston Bruins announced their schedule for the upcoming 2018/19 offseason. The Black and Gold will play two games in China as part of the 2018 O.R.G. NHL China Games. They have also announced important offseason dates, including the NHL Combine, NHL Awards, NHL Entry Draft, Development Camp, Rookie Camp and Training Camp.

Offseason DATES TO REMEMBER

May 28 – June 2
-NHL Combine

June 20
-NHL Awards

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Boston Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron holds up the Frank J. Selke Trophy after winning the award at the NHL Awards. (AP Photo/John Locher)

June 22 – June 23
-NHL Entry Draft

June 26 – June 29
-Development Camp

July 1
-Free Agent signing period begins

September 6
-Rookie Camp opens

-Prospects Challenge Rookie Games have been scheduled vs the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils.

-Main Camp Opens for all players

2018 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

September 15 (China)
-Preseason Game at Calgary Flames

China Games 2018
Bruins vs Flames

September 16
-Preseason Game vs Washington Capitals

September 18
-Preseason Game at Washington Capitals

September 19 (China)
-Preseason Game vs. Calgary Flames

September 22
-Preseason Game at Detroit Red Wings

September 24
-Preseason Game at Philadelphia Flyers

September 26
-Preseason Game vs. Detroit Red Wings

September 29
-Preseason Game vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Bruins Winter Classic Jersey History and 2019 Concept

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Since the Bruins have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs , it’s time to think about an important date for next season.  This year, the Bruins will again play in the annual NHL Winter Classic.

Jersey Fashions Through the Decades

Let’s take a look at the history of the Bruins jerseys, and a concept I have for this year’s version.  In 2010 they played in historic Fenway Park versus the Philadelphia Flyers in a thrilling OT win. The original jersey used for this game is either a fan favorite or not liked at all.  The gold and brown was my favorite simply because it stood out.  Not just another black jersey.  The 2010 jersey had the center logo crest made of felt and used the rounded B logo version from the 1948/49 season.  The Bruins sported brown and gold when first coming into the NHL.  The Bruins could use this jersey on Black Friday for the Thanksgiving Showdown game.  The colors fit in perfectly for that holiday, and could sell briskly in the pro shop.
In 2016, they were again chosen to host this annual event.  This time Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, became the Bruins home ice for the day.  The match up paired them against long-time rivals the Montreal Canadiens. The game itself was forgettable, but the jerseys were a nice homage to their history.
The jersey was black and gold.  Fans loved it or hated it because of the so-called ‘fireman’ look. This jersey featured a center logo of felt and displayed a version of the bear logo used in 1924/25 season.  They also decided to use this as their third jersey during the season until Adidas took over and did away with the third jersey.

New Design for the Old Black, Gold and White

The Bruins will again play in a Winter Classic, in an original six match up versus the Chicago Blackhawks at Notre Dame Stadium.  This brings us to another jersey design opportunity. The Bruins have used their history as the primary design element in planning the jerseys. First by using the gold and brown colors for 2010 and then with the original jersey style in 2016.
We will start with the center logo, which I think should be the gold B that was used in the years of Orr, O’Reilly and Bourque.  We have not seen that logo since they changed uniforms when they moved to the new TD Garden. This could pay homage to the old Garden years when they were known as the Big Bad Bruins, punishing teams in the confines of that rink that many people still remember vividly.  I also believe since they have used gold and black jerseys that white would be ideal on this version.  Another difference for this version would be the gold B logo on a white jersey, previously only the road jersey of that time. The logo is currently used by the Alumni team again harkening back to their history.
Regardless of the jersey they do wear for that game, we’ll see many fans wearing them. Bruins fans support this team, Black, Gold or White.