An idiot's guide to the Boston Bruins
Photo: John Russell/Getty The Bruins are the top team in the NHL and could go all the way to the Stanley Cup. Situational awareness: You might start hearing more about the team around the water cooler, at the bar or from gold and black-clad strangers you see on the T. Here’s your guide to catch up fast on the Bruins' season so far and what to expect as the playoffs loom. Players to know: Captain Patrice Bergeron, in his 18th season in Boston, is something of a hockey Tom Brady, with league-topping scoring numbers at 37 years old. Right winger David Pastrnak leads the team in goals. Defenceman Hampus Lindholm has been a breakout star for the Bs since being traded here from Anaheim last year. By the numbers: The Bruins have the most wins in the NHL (41), the fewest losses (8), the fewest goals given up (115) and the third-most goals scored (201). A big part of their success has been in goaltending. Starter Linus Ullmark leads the league in ...
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