Byron Bitz News

Byron Bitz isn't a prototypical first-line NHL winger, because his shot isn't that hard, his speed only average, and his hands fairly pedestrian, although sometimes suprisingly quick and accurate.

But finger surgery has kept him scoreless and out for 14 games this year as the Bruins struggled.

Milan Lucic was back at work last night, playing his second game in as many nights after fracturing his right index finger Oct.

Greetings from downtown as the Sabres get set for a nifty November special against the Boston Bruins .

Byron Bitz did not get mentioned as one of the three stars in the Bruins [ team stats ] ' 2-1 overtime win against the Sabres last night.

Patrice Bergeron scored with 47 seconds into overtime, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.

For the Bruins, yesterday's morning skate at Philips Arena provided a much-needed sight: Marc Savard in line rushes, sneaking shots past his goalies, and winning faceoffs.

They've been referred to constantly this season as "the surprising New York Islanders ," but they haven't been a surprise at all to many of the Boston Bruins .

Whatever else you may do, don't leave your seat, and don't touch that remote. It has something to do with the shocking end to Boston's 6-5, overtime loss Saturday night at Pittsburgh, where Patrice Bergeron's shattered stick gave the Penguins just enough time for the rush that kept the B's from winning in regulation.

Boston, MA - Zdeno Chara tallied a goal and an assist, as Boston halted a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory against Buffalo at TD Garden.

The Bruins enjoyed a scoring breakthrough against the toughest team in the Northeast Division last night at the Garden.

The Bruins [ team stats ] are not using tonight's game with the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins at the Garden as a barometer of their season.

The Bruins, coming off a 4-2 win over Buffalo last night at TD Garden, are off today.

TV - NESN. Radio - WBZ-FM . THE NUMBERS 6: Power-play goals by the Bruins [ team stats ] in 55 opportunities this season.

Mark Recchi gave the Bruins an early 1-0 lead on the Sabres with a power play goal in the opening period.

The Boston Bruins will try to halt their first losing streak of the season when they host the rival Montreal Canadiens in an Original Six clash tonight at TD Garden.

Glen Metropolit thought it over. "Maybe I'll take on Big Z," the Canadiens forward said with a gap-tooth grin on creating a new rivalry with his former Bruins teammate Zdeno Chara.

Both certainly have had better starts than Thomas, but the B's star doubts any decisions have been made yet by the USA staff.

Chris Osgood reached one milestone and approached another one as he helped the Detroit Red Wings blank the Boston Bruins 2-0 Tuesday night.

The Detroit Red Wings will try to post back-to-back wins for the first time in over three weeks when they welcome the Boston Bruins for tonight's Original Six battle at Joe Louis Arena.