Bruins Tape to Tape | A Boston Bruins Hockey Podcast

🎙️Marco Sturm’s young Bruins are starting to click. Marat Khusnutdinov continues to earn trust, Hampus Lindholm’s return has steadied the defense, and Jeremy Swayman once again stood tall in a 4–3 shootout win over the Islanders. Boston’s structure is finally taking shape — and it’s showing in the details. But Thursday’s rematch with Ottawa looms large. The Senators embarrassed Boston 7–2 last tim...

🎙️Maria and Karoline shake off daylight savings fatigue and dive into a pivotal week for the Boston Bruins — a team that seems to have finally found its footing after the 7–2 meltdown in Ottawa. With Marco Sturm tightening the reins, the “Bash Brothers” pairing of Zadorov and McAvoy emerging as a force, and the youth movement starting to click, the Bruins look balanced, disciplined, and dangerous...

🎙️The Boston Bruins finally played a full 60 minutes and it showed. In their most complete game of the season, the Bruins beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 at TD Garden for their third straight win. Jeremy Swayman silenced any hint of a goalie controversy with a sharp performance, while Casey Mittelstadt and Viktor Arvidsson powered the offense in the third. For the first time in weeks, the Bruins...

🎙️The Boston Bruins squeaked out another home win; this time a 4–3 OT victory over the Buffalo Sabres, thanks to Marat Khusnutdinov's first NHL goal and Joonas Korpisalo’s steady play in net. With Korpi starting back-to-back games, Marco Sturm may be sending a message: perform, and you stay in. It wasn’t pretty. Boston was outshot 40–22 and continues to flirt with disaster on the penalty kill and...

🎙️Just two games after their worst loss of the season, the Boston Bruins actually remembered how to play hockey — and delivered a much-needed 5–2 win over the New York Islanders. After a nightmare first period, Boston stormed back with five unanswered goals, powered by Elias Lindholm on the power play, Pastrnak’s spark, and Morgan Geekie’s continued hot streak. Hampus Lindholm’s return stabilized...

🎙️ In this week’s Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline and Maria unpack a whiplash stretch: an emotional Brad Marchand return, a Ducks debacle, a disciplined reset vs. Colorado, and what Hampus Lindholm’s IR move really means for Boston’s blue line. Visit www. OldGlory.com and use promo code TAPETOTAPE for 15% off and help support the pod ~the podcast receives 15% of your total sale~ ✨ Join the Patreon...

🎙️ The Bruins just played one of the most chaotic games in recent memory — a 7–5 disaster against the Anaheim Ducks that exposed every crack in Boston’s so-called “defensive structure.” Offense isn’t the issue; it’s the lack of accountability, direction, and basic defensive awareness. From blunders in their own zone to leadership going MIA, this was an embarrassment top to bottom. As fans stare in...

🎙️The hockey gods were merciless Tuesday night. The Bruins’ 4–3 loss to Florida wasn’t just another tick in the losing column — it was an emotional gut punch. Brad Marchand’s return to TD Garden as a Panther reminded fans of what was lost and why this team feels cursed. From Lohrei’s costly turnovers to another wasted power play night, Boston let a winnable game slip away. Still, there’s fight lef...

🎙️ Maria and Karoline break down the Bruins’ tough West Coast road trip — a stretch full of hard lessons, missed chances, and flashes of grit. From costly turnovers in Vegas to penalty trouble in Utah, the B’s came home empty-handed but not without progress. Sturm’s message was clear: the top guys need to lead, the details need tightening, and the heart needs to keep showing. Visit OldGlory.com an...

🎙️ Old habits are creeping back — and it’s costing the Bruins games. After a tumultuous 6–5 loss to Vegas, Boston’s second straight defeat exposed defensive lapses, risky pinches, and costly turnovers that undid five goals of offensive effort. Marco Sturm wasn’t pleased, and neither were we because this team isn’t built for run-and-gun hockey. With back-to-backs looming against Colorado and Utah,...

🎙️ In this week’s episode, Karoline and Maria grab their morning coffee and dive into the Bruins’ undefeated start — a 3-0 run built on discipline, depth, and a surprising sense of calm. Is this what happens when expectations drop… or has Marco Sturm truly reset the culture in Boston? ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @Tap...

🏒3-0. Structure. Swayman. Swagger. The Bruins are flying high to start the season — but the Lightning are coming to town looking for their first win (and a little revenge). We’ve got the quick hits on Saturday’s win over Buffalo, Harris’ seamless debut, and what Boston needs to do to stay perfect. 🎧 Tap in to this Snap Shot before the next puck drop. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨...

🎙️The Bruins are 2-0 and looking sharper than anyone expected. Lindholm’s dominating the dot, Minten’s making noise, and Korpisalo’s coming up clutch — but is this sustainable? We’ve got thoughts. Tune in for our rapid-fire take on Boston’s start, what’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming against Buffalo. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagr...

🎙️ Maria and Karoline dig into the Bruins’ final roster decisions, waiver risks, and the attitude shift that’s already defining Marco Sturm’s first season at the helm. From Poitras’ reassignment to DiPietro’s waiver scare, they cover who made it, who didn’t — and why this “pissed off” Bruins team might just be better for it. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow...

🎙️ Karoline and Maria are back together to break down Boston’s first three preseason games, roster battles, and what feels different under Marco Sturm. From the lack of PTOs to rookie bubble watch, they cover it all — plus a deep dive on goalie Michael DiPietro’s comeback. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK 📲...

🎙️ Maria is joined by friend-of-the-pod Maribeth (“Doctor of Devs”) to break down the differences between Development Camp and Rookie Camp, what the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo revealed, and which young players might actually push for jobs in Boston or Providence. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK 📲 Join...

🎙️We’re hitting rewind on our Bruins Development Camp episode as a refresher before diving into Rookie Camp coverage. Friend of the pod and “Doctor of Devs” Maribeth joins us to break down who stood out this summer — from James Hagens living up to the hype, to returners making strides, and which names could earn a Rookie Camp invite. If you want a primer on the next wave of Bruins prospects, this...

🎙️ In this week’s Bruins Tape to Tape, Maria and Karoline kick off September with three big topics: the arrival of head coach Marco Sturm, the Bruins’ choice to go captain-by-committee, and the start of Rookie Camp/Prospects Challenge. Are the Bruins forging a new identity—or punting on decisions that matter? ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagr...

🎙️ With hockey ramping up this month, Karoline and Maria cue up a rerun of last season’s Elias Lindholm breakdown. The refresher hits different now that he’s healthy and coming off a strong finish — and might be the centerman Boston has hunted since No. 37 retired. ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK 📲 Join ou...

🎙️ In this week’s episode of Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline, Maria, and Professor Moe break down one of the most puzzling summer moves: the Bruins bringing back Sean Kuraly on a two-year, $3.7M deal ($1.85M AAV). Is this a smart depth signing to stabilize the bottom six, or a nostalgia play that blocks younger talent? ✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 📲 Follow us on X,...

✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 🎙️ This week, Karoline, Maria, and Professor Moe dig into the Bruins’ late-night trade for Victor Arvidsson — a 32-year-old Swedish winger acquired from Edmonton at the 11th hour of free agency day. With one year left at a $4M cap hit, is he the low-risk, high-reward offensive jolt Boston desperately needs, or another injury-prone vete...

🎙️ In this week’s episode of Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline, Maria, and Professor Moe tackle one of Don Sweeney’s most debated summer moves — signing Tanner Jeannot to a 5-year, $17M deal ($3.4M AAV ) with early no-trade protection. Is he the missing grit-and-leadership piece for Boston’s bottom six, or an overcommitted gamble on a role player? 🛍 New Merch Drop 👥 Join the Discord 🎙 Support the Pod...

🎙️ In this episode of Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline and Maria take a closer look at new Bruins forward Michael Eyssimont — a bargain-bin signing with top-tier speed. Is he just another bottom-six depth piece, or could his forechecking and zone entry skills shake up the lineup? With insight from Professor Moe, the hosts explore Eyssimont’s sneaky value, his surprising shot metrics, and whether he h...

🎙️ In this episode of Bruins Tape to Tape, Karoline and Maria revisit the most polarizing addition to the Bruins blue line: Nikita Zadorov. Was he really a bad pickup… or did he quietly become a leader on and off the ice? The hosts unpack his league-leading penalty minutes, shocking +25 plus-minus, and the intangible leadership he brought after the trade deadline. They also discuss how the Bruins'...

✨ Join the Patreon for Ad Free Listening ✨ Get Our Merch  ✨ 🎙️ For our 100th episode, we’re pulling out all the stops! We’re joined by special guest Gayle Troiani, longtime Bruins analyst, NESN contributor, and a familiar face on the 9th floor of TD Garden. Gayle brings her signature insights and sharp takes on the Bruins' latest free agency moves and what fans can expect heading into the 2025–...