Montgomery hired as Bruins coach, replaces Cassidy

Jim Montgomery was hired as coach of the Boston Bruins on Friday. The 53-year-old replaces Bruce Cassidy, who was fired June 7 after six seasons. Boston (51-26-5) qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of Cassidy’s six seasons but … Continue reading

Sweeney signs multiyear contract to remain Bruins general manager

Don Sweeney signed a multiyear contract to remain Boston Bruins general manager Monday. In seven seasons with Sweeney as GM, the Bruins are 313-162-61 and have the third-best points percentage in the NHL (.641), since the 55-year-old replaced Peter Chiarelli … Continue reading

Bruins take Game 6, 5-2

In Boston, the Bruins faced elimination on in Game 6, Thursday night The Carolina Hurricanes held a 3-2 series lead, and headed home with the teams tied, 3-3. Boston hung a 5-2 loss on the Canes. “We’ve got to win … Continue reading