WILMINGTON, Mass. — While the Toronto Maple Leafs play two more games before returning to Boston, the Bruins are off from game action until the rematch Thursday night.

But after a day away from the rink, the Bruins took the Ristuccia Arena ice for practice this morning. All the forwards took the ice, but defenseman Dennis Wideman and Derek Morris missed the session. Wideman didn’t play in the third period Saturday.

Head coach Claude Julien said both players were given the day off for maintenance.

He revealed himself as a team guy when it came to a new contract with the Bruins, and as a potential sniper in addition to his reputation as one of the game’s premier playmakers.

For his efforts during a 2-1-0 week for the Boston, Marc Savard is my Bruin of the Week. [Read more →]

Here are same great action photos from the Bruins’ 7-2 rout of Toronto Saturday night, courtesy of Sharon Bradley Photography: [Read more →]

Savard

BOSTON — The 5-1 embarrassment in Montreal from Friday is now way in the rear view mirror after the Bruins bounced back for a 7-2 trouncing of the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden.

Marc Savard scored his third NHL hat trick. For a complete recap, log on to ESPNBoston.com. [Read more →]

After a late arrival in the aftermath of their 5-1 loss on a celebratory night in Montreal last night , the Bruins are back at TD Garden tonight for a game that shouldn’t lack for reasons to put together an all-out effort. Now only do the Bruins need to rebound after their worst defeat of the season, they also want to get the better of former teammate Phil Kessel and his Toronto Maple Leafs.

For a complete preview, check out ESPNBoston.com.

This morning the Bruins didn’t hold a morning skate. But they made one roster move by recalling defenseman Johnny Boychuk from his conditioning stint with Providence (AHL).

In what was definitely their worst showing of the season, the Bruins dropped a 5-1 decision (which wasn’t that close) to Montreal at Bell Centre tonight.

Michael Cammalleri recorded a hat trick and Carey Price made 37 saves. For a complete recap, check out ESPNBoston.com.

What is there to say about this one? The Bruins stunk. Saturday night, they’ll try to regroup and take out their frustrations on Phil Kessel and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Bruins will try to ruin the Montreal Canadiens’ 100th anniversary tonight at the Bell Centre.

For a complete preview, check out the Boston Bruins Examiner.

BOSTON — The Bruins took the ice today for a rare TD Garden practice.

Of the 18 available skaters, only defenseman Zdeno Chara wasn’t out there for the entire practice. He joined the fray in the final minutes and, officially, he wasn’t around for maintenance.

BOSTON — Patrice Bergeron’s season-high three points (one goal) led the Bruins to a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay tonight at TD Garden.

For a complete recap, log on to ESPNBoston.com. [Read more →]

BOSTON — Every active Bruins player took the ice at TD Garden for a morning skate in preparation for the game with Tampa Bay, except defenseman Johnny Boychuk.

Marc Savard will hold  a press conference to talk about his contract extension after the skater.

BOSTON — Marc Savard will try to celebrate his seven-year contract extension with the Bruins the best way possible — by keeping Boston on its recent hot streak with a win over Tampa Bay tonight at TD Garden.

For a complete preview of the game, check out the Boston Bruins Examiner.

Savard

WILMINGTON, Mass. — TSN.ca is reporting that Bruins center Marc Savard has signed a seven-year contract extension.

The reported cap hit would be $4.2 million.

UPDATE: The Bruins at 5:02 p.m. sent out a release making the deal official for seven years. The total value of the deal is $28.05 million. [Read more →]

Bergeron

WILMINGTON, Mass. — It’s safe for Bruins backers to exhale.

Center Patrice Bergeron, who did not practice Monday because of the after-effects of a blocked shot Saturday, returned to practice with his teammates this morning at Ristuccia Arena. Bergeron centered his usual line with Marco Sturm and Mark Recchi on the wings.

Defenseman Matt Hunwick also returned after a “maintenance day.” So the Bruins had a full squad on the ice.

WILMINGTON, Mass. — After a day off to celebrate their Saturday night win over Ottawa, the Bruins took the Ristuccia Arena ice for practice today minus two bodies.

Both center Patrice Bergeron and defenseman Matt Hunwick did not practice with the club. Head coach Claude Julien said that both players were taking maintenance days. Hunwick is expected to practice Tuesday, while Bergeron might not be ready to skate until Wednesday – the date of the Bruins’ next game.

Bergeron’s absence left the Bruins one forward short.

Rask

Just call it a Rask repeat. It sure has a nice ring.

For the second straight week, Tuukka Rask is my Bruin of the Week. The rookie went 2-0-1, including a shootout win over Minnesota, in his three starts for Boston. [Read more →]