Bruins Defenseman Steven Kampfer Opts Out Of Return To Play
Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer has opted out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, citing health concerns for his wife and son.
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Boston Bruins defenseman Steven Kampfer has opted out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, citing health concerns for his wife and son.
The Boston Bruins will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers on August 2.
As the NHL continues to skate toward its return to action, the league ramped up its testing for COVID-19. As expected, it's getting its fair share of positive tests.
Bruins forward David Pastrnak has been riding out the NHL's coronavirus break in Prague. He's still there as of Monday, but is hoping to get back to Boston when the Bruins and the rest of the NHL open up training camps in early July.
The Boston Bruins on Friday announced that they "were advised" that one of their players tested positive for COVID-19.
David Pastrnak is just 24 years old. Yet the Bruins forward is already establishing himself as one of the best Czech hockey players of all time.
It's the subtle sounds of the skates carving into the ice, it's the imagery of the ice shavings flying into the air, and it's the sight of the light reflecting off the spoked B at center ice that makes you realize that yes, hockey is really going to try to come back.
We've seen some members of the Boston Celtics return to practice already. Bruins players did the same on Wednesday.
Kevan Miller's commitment to the team has earned him Boston's nomination for the 2020 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
The Boston Bruins will be back on the ice soon.
Last week, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the NHL's plans to return to action, though not every detail had been finalized. On Thursday, some of the blanks were filled in.
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, the 34-year-old is changing course.
As sports teams around North America continue to make statements on the current state of affairs in the United States, the Boston Bruins have joined the chorus.
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Friday that Boston's pro sports teams will be allowed to open their practice facilities on June 6.
The 2019-20 NHL regular season is officially in the books, with the Boston Bruins capturing three of the league's major awards.
Zdeno Chara is back in Boston and the Bruins captain is ready to get back on the ice. And you won't hear him complain one bit about the NHL's new playoff format.
Cam Neely isn't too thrilled with the NHL's postseason format, but is confident the Bruins can win it all in 2020. And should his team win the Cup, he doesn't think there needs to be an asterisk in the record books.
Tuukka Rask and David Pastrnak will need to make room for some new hardware.
The NHL plans to come back. Will it happen? We'll see. But if it does, here's what the recently announced plan will mean for the Boston Bruins.
Bruce Cassidy discussed the NHL's potential return, hoping the Bruins get a chance to finish what they started in 2020.
No matter what he's said during this break in action, Tuukka Rask can't quite shake the questions about retirement. The 33-year-old Finnish netminder did his best to dispel that talk once again during a video conference with Boston media members on Monday.
The Boston Bruins were supposed to open the 2020-21 NHL season overseas, but that will no longer be happening. On Friday, the NHL canceled all international events in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Another Boston statue has a new look paying tribute to health care workers.
These days, everybody could use a good reason to smile. On Tuesday night, the members of the 2011 Boston Bruins provided.
For professional athletes, working from home isn't really an option. But Bruins forward Charlie Coyle is doing what he can to stay in shape should the NHL return to action in the near future.
When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, it brought renewed focus to his organizations, including a "watch list" of college professors that includes dozens in Massachusetts.
The Red Sox are in position for the second AL wild card, one game ahead of Detroit and two games in front of Houston with three games left.
The third victim of the deadly shooting at a Nashua country club and her husband are thanking the public for their well wishes.
A former federal grand juror who pleaded guilty to leaking information in the Karen Read case said she thought the information would remain private, according to her attorney.
Massachusetts legislators are proposing two bills that would help protect injured and retired police K9s.
Charges have been dropped against a Falmouth teenager who had been accused of threatening to shoot up a school on Cape Cod, the District Attorney confirmed.
When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, it brought renewed focus to his organizations, including a "watch list" of college professors that includes dozens in Massachusetts.
Quincy Mayor Tom Koch has faced widespread criticism over his comments on the Catholic Church's clergy sex abuse scandal.
The lawsuits were filed against top election officials in California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
The Red Sox are in position for the second AL wild card, one game ahead of Detroit and two games in front of Houston with three games left.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Red Sox are in position for the second AL wild card, one game ahead of Detroit and two games in front of Houston with three games left.
Bill Chisholm formally introduced himself as the new principal owner of the Boston Celtics on Thursday. He doesn't want to change much about the NBA's most successful franchise.
Former captain and Stanley Cup champion Zdeno Chara has a new role with the Boston Bruins.
Robert Kraft is reportedly selling off a piece of the New England Patriots.
Garrett Crochet wrapped up his first regular season with the Boston Red Sox with another gem on the mound. The lefty ace has his eyes on much bigger things next week.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.