Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Mark DivverBOSTON - The fun-loving side of Jaromir Jagr was on display over the weekend when Hockey Night in Canada asked Bruins players to name their favorite player when they were growing up. Immediately after fellow-Czech David Krejci said that Jagr was his favorite, a straight-faced Jagr named himself as his favorite. "That wasn't his sense of humor, that was the truth. Just telling it the way it was,'' Andrew Ference said with a laugh on Monday morning. He went on to say that the 41-year-old Jagr, like most of the Bruins, doesn't act his age. "Anyone in this atmosphere is going to ...
Boston Bruins June 17, 2013Boston Herald CHICAGO — For a couple of anxious, hand-wringing days, Bruins fans wondered if Tyler Seguin could deliver the postseason goods if, as went the assuming, he was going to skate with David Krejci and Milan Lucic as a replacement for the injured Nathan Horton.But in the real world of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals last night at Chicago’s United Center, Nathan Horton wound up playing. And Seguin wound up darting about on a line with Daniel Paille and Chris Kelly.And guess what: Seguin emerged as a leader on so many levels.Did he score a goal last night?
Boston Bruins June 16, 2013Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Sports staffMilan Lucic scored the first goal of the Stanley Cup finals, assisted by Nathan Horton and David Krejci, at the 13:11 mark of the first period to give the Boston Bruins a 1-0 lead in Game One of the Stanley Cup finals. The goal followed a sequence of sustained pressure Boston put on Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford, who just moments before managed an excellent glove save on Brad Marchand. Boston outshot Chicago, 11-8, in what was a fast-paced and fairly even period.
Boston Bruins June 12, 2013Bruins Blog | Providence Journal By Jim Donaldson Bruins center David Krejci has scored almost as many goals in the playoffs as he did during the regular season. After scoring 10 goals in the 47 games he played prior to the playoffs, Krejci has racked up nine in 16 postseason games, with four of those coming in Boston's sweep of Pittsburgh in the conference finals. "He's playing his best hockey in the playoffs," said Jaromir Jagr, who, like Krejci, is a native of the Czech Republic. Krejci also was a key contributer to Boston's Stanley Cup championship run two years ago, when led the NHL with 12 post...
Boston Bruins June 12, 2013Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago Tuukka Rask and Corey Crawford have been nearly flawless in goal. Nobody has stopped Marian Hossa or David Krejci from scoring at will or at least assisting their respective teams in the scoring column. The physical force which is Bryan Bickell netted two game winners and is proving to be the unsung hero of this year's playoffs. Which players are the best of the best in the 2013 Stanley Cup finals matchup between the Blackhawks and Bruins? Click on the player images below to set your rankings!
Chicago Blackhawks June 12, 2013Bruins Blog | Boston Globe As a young, exceptionally talented Czech hockey player, it's no surprise that David Krejci grew up idolizing his countryman Jaromir Jagr.
Boston Bruins June 12, 2013The Boston Globe The puzzling part of David Krejci’s brilliance is that it flashes so briefly in the regular season. The Bruins center has put up eye-popping numbers, like a 73-point season in 2008-09, and then quieter years like this lockout-shortened season that saw him finish with 10 goals and 23 assists.
Boston Bruins June 11, 2013Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Veteran winger was boyhood favorite of high-scoring centerWhen David Krejci was growing up in what is now the Czech Republic, nearly everyone he knew had the same favorite player: Jaromir Jagr.
Chicago Blackhawks June 11, 2013
Empty Netters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1) Blackhawks vs. (4) Bruins Blackhawks Leading Postseason Scorer: Marian Hossa, 14 points (7 goals, 7 assists). Bruins Leading Posteason Scorer: David Krejci, 21 points (9 goals, 12 assists). Blackhawks Expected Starting Goaltender: Corey Crawford (12-5, 1.74 GAA, .935 SV%). Bruins Expected Starting Goaltender: Tuukka Rask (below), (12-4, 1.75 GAA, .943 SV%). Blackhawks Posteason Statistics Bruins Postseason Statistics Blackhawks Injuries: The Blackhawks are reporting no injuries. Bruins Injuries: Center Gregory Campbell (leg) is out. Center Marc Savard (concusion) is on injured reserve. Bla...
Pittsburgh Penguins June 11, 2013The Boston Globe As a young, exceptionally talented Czech hockey player, it's no surprise that David Krejci grew up idolizing his countryman Jaromir Jagr.
Boston Bruins June 11, 2013The Boston Globe BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci is quietly doing what he usually does when the playoffs roll around. The Boston Bruins center is piling up points while letting teammates applaud his accomplishments.
Boston Bruins June 10, 2013Boston Bruins Blog | ESPN Boston ESPNBoston.com's Joe McDonald takes an early look at the Bruins-Blackhawks matchup, with Milan Lucic and David Krejci weighing in on the challenges the Chicago defense presents.
Boston Bruins June 9, 2013Big Bad Blog | WEEI Following the Bruins’ sweep against the Penguins, B’s forward David Krejci once again emphasized the importance of his team’s togetherness. “We don’t have the superstars on this team. We don’t have the best player in the world. But we might have the best team in the world,” said Krejci. “We play as a team.” This [...]
June 7, 2013
Mile High Hockey #1 Pittsburgh Penguins at #4 Boston Bruins (3-0 BOS) 8:00 Eastern, NBC Sports, CBC, RDS Could Boston sweep the Penguins? Well I mean it is 3-0 going in to Game 4 so obviously WHO'S BEEN GOOD: David Krejci. Tuukka Rask. Tomas Vokoun. Evgeni Malkin. Nathan Horton. Gregory Campbell's good fibula. WHO'S BEEN BAD: All the other Pittsburgh Penguins. Sidney Crosby hasn't gone three games without a point like this since 2009 or something, whaaaaat! Poll IS THIS THE END??? Yeah this one's over. No! Tonight is Pittsburgh's turn to hold the line! ...
Colorado Avalanche June 7, 2013
Empty Netters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A preview of the Bruins. When and where: 8 p.m., EDT. TD Garden. TV: NBC Sports Network, CBC, RDS. Leading postseason scorer: David Krejci, 21 points (9 goals, 21 assists). Last Game: 2-1 overtime win in Game 3, Wednesday. Tuukka Rask made 53 saves for the Bruins. Probable goaltenders: Tomas Vokoun (6-4, 2.11 GAA, .931 SV%) for the Penguins and Tuukka Rask (11-4, .1.85 GAA, .940 SV%) for the Bruins. Injuries: For the Penguins, defenseman Brooks Orpik (undisclosed) is probable. For the Bruins, defensemen Wade Redden (undisclosed) is questionable. Center Gregory Campbell (leg) is out. Center Mar...
Pittsburgh Penguins June 7, 2013
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