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The Backcheck: Turnovers dismantle Lightning in Saturday matinee
Bruin Casey Mittelstadt took the puck away in the Tampa Bay defensive zone and dished to teammate Cole Koepke, who darted in alone on Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. Koepke attempted to sneak the puck through Vasilevskiy, and an unlucky bounce allowed the puck to find the back of the net 10:32 into the period.
Who needs practice? Minnesota trio meshed well playing together for first time in Bruins' win over Lightning
Cole Koepke, Casey Mittestadt, and Vinni Lettieri, all from Minnesota, hadn’t skated a single shift as an NHL trio until they lined up and took on the Lightning
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Casey Mittelstadt Impresses in Bruins’ Debut
New Bruins Forward Casey Mittelstadt Already Impressing
Bruins' Casey Mittelstadt: First assist with new team
Mittelstadt sprung Cole Koepke and David Pastrnak on a 2-on-1 in the third period. This is a chance for the Minnesota native to resurrect his game. Mittelstadt is plenty talented, but he never really found his fit in Colorado. This season, he had 11 goals and 23 assists in 63 games in Mile High before heading to sea level at the deadline.
New-look Bruins beat Lightning on the road, 4-0
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Swayman, Bruins Shut Out Lightning to End Three-Game Skid
Koepke gave Boston a 1-0 lead at 10:32 of the second period when he was credited with a goal after a scramble in front. After Koepke drove to the net and put a backhand through Vasilevskiy’s pads, Tampa Bay forward Oliver Bjorkstrand tried to clear the puck from the crease but knocked it in off of Vasilevskiy's pad.
Jeremy Swayman’s honest reaction to Bruins win vs. Lightning after shocking trades
Lightning lose at home to new-look Bruins
All three players are in their first season with the new-look Bruins. Boston’s boldest move was dealing captain Brad Marchand, the last remaining player from its 2011 Stanley Cup championship team, to the Florida Panthers. “It was a tough day,” said Bruins forward David Pastrnak, one of the last familiar faces still wearing the black and gold.
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NHL Predictions: March 8th Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
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