Locked On Bruins - Daily Podcast On The Boston Bruins

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By: Locked On Podcast Network, Ian McLaren

Locked On Bruins podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Boston Bruins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ian McLaren, the Locked On Bruins podcast provides your daily Bruins fix with expert perspective, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Bruins franchise, including exciting interviews and fun stuff sprinkled on the side. Locked On Bruins takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bruins locker room...

How the Bruins came back vs. Panthers and closed out a win
#1085
Yesterday at 1:45 PM

Too many time this season we've seen the Boston Bruins give up a late tying goal and lose a game in overtime. How many of us expected the same with 2 minutes to go in last night's game against the Florida Panthers?

The Bruins, however, erased 3 separate one-goal deficits, got the go ahead goal in the 3rd, and held on in what could be a defining effort for this club.

Full credit to Brad Marchand for stepping up on several fronts, to David Pastrnak, Trent Frederic, Pavel Zacha, and Charlie McAvoy for scoring, and to the...


Why Montgomery was so mad as Bruins prepared for Panthers
#1084
Last Tuesday at 3:22 PM

Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery interrupted practice with some swears and sprints on Monday. He said he "hated" how the Bruins ended Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, and how they began the practice session.

With a huge game tonight against the Florida Panthers, Montgomery doesn't believe his squad is ready for the playoffs.

Is that on him, or on the players? A bit of both, and if things don't change, another early exit could be coming.

Plus, a preview of the game tonight in Florida, where James van Riemsdyk appears set...


Bruins stumble to start pivotal road trip
#1083
Last Monday at 2:29 PM

The Boston Bruins started a tough 6-game road trip with a loss to the more desperate Philadelphia Flyers, and tt was a reminder they can't coast into the postseason.

The Bruins are 1 of 7 teams within a point of first overall, but the remaining schedule is pretty tough, including games this week in Florida, Tampa, and Washington.

Positioning doesn't quite matter as anything can happen in the playoffs, but you want to be heading in playing solid hockey, and that wasn't it on Saturday.

Plus, some news on prospects Fabian Lysell and Riley Duran.<...


How the Bruins disappointed Celine Dion
#1082
Last Friday at 3:53 PM

Five-time Grammy Award winner Celine Dion surprised the Boston Bruins locker room by reading the Bruins starters before their game against the New York Rangers at TD Garden.

She was in the stands for a 5-2 loss, but our hearts will go one because the Bruins still have a 3-point lead in the Atlantic Division.

Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren breaks down what went wrong in the loss, discusses whether there's reason to be concerned about Jeremy Swayman's recent play, and previews Saturday's tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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How to reignite a Boston Bruins - New York Rangers rivalry
#1081
03/21/2024

The NHL could use a reignited rivalry between the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers.

They'll meet up tonight for a third and final regular season meeting, but an Eastern Conference showdown would really spark it up.

The current divisional format makes it difficult to get rivalries going outside a small circle. Time to go back to the 1-8 playoff format.

Locked on Bruins host Ian  McLaren previews tonight's tilt between the Bruins and Rangers, and updates the Eastern Conference Power Rankings.

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Pastrnak's fur trick further cements Hart Trophy candidacy
#1080
03/20/2024

David Pastrnak was showered with hats and a bear coat after scoring 3 goals on the Ottawa Senators in a 6-2 win for the Boston Bruins.

Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren looks at what Pastrnak has accomplished, the gap between first and second in player points on this team, and where the Bruins are in the standings, and argues 88 should be one of the top candidates for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP this season.

Plus, Justin Brazeau scored a pair and is vying for a bigger role, while Bruins fans debate whether or not...


How goaltending has boosted the Bruins and sunk the Senators
#1079
03/19/2024

The Ottawa Senators came into this season with playoff aspirations, while most believed the Boston Bruins would take several steps back after a historic regular season in 2022-23. As they get set to meet tonight, the Bruins are in 1st overall while the Sens won't sniff the postseason.

The biggest difference between these two teams? Goaltending.

Locked on Bruins host Ian McLaren digs into the two tandems and the underlying numbers to argue just how important goaltending has been for Boston this season.

Plus, a wider look at the top 5 teams around the...


Evaluating the Bruins since the NHL trade deadline
#1078
03/18/2024

The Boston Bruins bent but did not break in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, which hasn't always been the case so far this season. 

That came on the heels of an overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens courtesy of a Jake DeBrusk goal.

DeBrusk has been red hot since the NHL trade deadline, a span in which the Bruins have gone 3-1. Others are contributing as well, including Linus Ullmark, Andrew Peeke, and the center duo of Charlie Coyle and Pavel Zacha.

Host Ian McLaren takes a look at the Bruins since t...


Peeke In, Beecher Up, Remembering 2011 Bruins-Habs Series
#1077
03/14/2024

The Boston Bruins are in Montreal to take on the Canadiens, and Andrew Peeke will make his black and gold debut with Matt Grzelyck out due to illness. 

James van Riemsdyk is also under the weather, prompting the emergency recall of Johnny Beecher. He should stay up, in the opinion of this podcast.

In honour of this rivalry and the Bruins' centennial, we're looking back at the pivotal 2011 first round playioff series that led to the Bruins' Cup win.

Plus, a preview of tonight's game.

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Where do Maroon, Peeke fit in with the Bruins?
#1076
03/13/2024

The Boston Bruins added two pieces prior to the NHL trade deadline: forward Pat Maroon and defenseman Andrew Peeke.

These aren't gamechangers necessarily, but they could make a positive impact for various reasons, Peeke specifically is a more long term add, and hopefully he can shake off what was a pretty disastous season with the CO,umbus Blue Jackets prior to the trade.

Locked on Boston Bruins host Ian McLaren discusses where both could could fit in the lineup down the stretch.

Plus, the Bruins signed Drew Bavaro from Notre Dame on Tuesday...