The Boston Bruins have significantly bolstered their roster ahead of the NHL playoffs by acquiring three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon and defenseman Andrew Peeke. The trades, occurring just before the NHL trade deadline, aim to add depth, experience, and physicality to the team. Maroon, known for his Stanley Cup victories with the Tampa Bay Lightning and robust playing style, joins the Bruins, reuniting with former teammates Hampus Lindholm and Kevin Shattenkirk. The acquisition of Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets further strengthens the Bruins' defense. Additionally, the Bruins' recent 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with a notable performance by David Pastrnak scoring his 40th goal of the season, demonstrates the team's strong position. These strategic moves and achievements underscore the Bruins' determination for a successful playoff run, especially after Maroon's infamous fat-shaming incident.
Talking Points from the Bruins 5-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins 🚨🚨 Pavel Zacha with 2 goals and 3 points, and five goals in the last four games 🧱 Linus Ullmark with 38 saves in a performance where his coach said he was Boston's "best player" Link: https://t.co/NI4Bgy3NmM https://t.co/7AsaRaOco2
Takeaways: Linus Ullmark and Jake DeBrusk pace Bruins after surviving Deadline Day https://t.co/U0pr8trajK
Linus Ullmark and Jake DeBrusk survived another round of chatter, pacing the Bruins to a post-deadline day win over the Pens. @_TimRosenthal shares his takeaways from the B’s 5-1 victory. @BostonDotCom @BDCSports @BDCBruins https://t.co/dLujjljnU8
‘I feel like I’m hated here’: New Bruin Pat Maroon looking to change reputation in Boston https://t.co/zidzgmygPp
Pat Maroon looking to change his ‘hated’ reputation with Boston Bruins https://t.co/xm4KG6Mb74
🎥 David Pastrnak on notching his 40th goal of the season: "I won't take it for granted, obviously. It's my job to score goals, but at the same time, you're playing in the best league in the world...definitely love scoring so it makes me happy." https://t.co/hu8Ea1ncit
Here's your @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Postgame after a 5-1 win for the #NHLBruins over the #LetsGoPens: -After almost being traded on Friday, Linus Ullmark makes 39 saves. -Zacha 🚨🚨🍏 -Marchand, Pastrnak, DeBrusk 🚨🍏 each -Lindholm (🍏🍏) https://t.co/DMftpRgoyO
Pastrnak scores 40th for Bruins in win against Penguins https://t.co/LYsMc4LujW
David Pastrnak reaches 40 goals as Bruins beat fading Penguins 5-1 https://t.co/j6PfTRBWne https://t.co/FiO7DTI6Ut
#NHLBruins with and impressive 5-1 win over the Penguins 🏒 Pastrnak 40th goal and an assist 🏒 Marchand goal #399 and an assist 🥅 Ullmark 38 saves 🥅 B's have won 3 of last 4
Pavel Zacha scored twice on Saturday afternoon, and David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and Jake DeBrusk also tallied goals, as the Bruins went on to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-1, at TD Garden. https://t.co/fBVbooxg4R
Linus Ullmark gets his first win since Feb. 8. Zacha scores twice, DeBrusk, Marchand and Pastrnak also light the lamp. The Bruins have won three in four. On to St. Louis.
The captain feeds Jake DeBrusk (@JDebrusk) as the @NHLBruins extend the lead. 🚨 NHL x #BigCityGreens 🇺🇸: @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/FmPv8M6v1l 🇨🇦: @DisneyPlus ➡️ https://t.co/Qhsb5x84WL https://t.co/hiNTXlP44M
Great heads up pass from Marchand as he hits a wide open Jake DeBrusk - who buries his 15th of the season to make it 4-1 #NHLBruins - @wbz
Jake DeBrusk with the one-timer. 4-1 Bruins.
Jake DeBrusk with the one-timer. 4-1 Bruins!
It's a power-play goal for the @NHLBruins! 🚨 NHL x #BigCityGreens 🇺🇸: @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/FmPv8M6v1l 🇨🇦: @DisneyPlus ➡️ https://t.co/Qhsb5x84WL https://t.co/ou6XaOqjCH
The @NHLBruins get on the board first with a goal from David Pastrnak (@pastrnak96)! 🐻 NHL x #BigCityGreens 🇺🇸: @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/FmPv8M6v1l 🇨🇦: @DisneyPlus ➡️ https://t.co/Qhsb5x84WL https://t.co/R0rSnHHl0d
David Pastrnak RIPS home his 40th goal of the year. 🚀 (🎥: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/1GMvOpypRu
After years of tormenting the #NHLBruins, new Bruin and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon already has the respect of Charlie Coyle and the Bruins dressing room. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/eYcJT0BniF
David Pastrnak opened the scoring in the NHL Big City Greens Classic 2 to record his fourth career 40-goal season. 🇺🇸: @ESPNPlus, @DisneyPlus, @DisneyChannel & @DisneyXD 🇨🇦: Disney+ #NHLStats: https://t.co/gZOyhQc1B2 https://t.co/LnoYNyyIGw
Pastrnak's 40th is a rip from the high slot, here's how it looked in cartoon form. Love the Bruins fans here 😂 https://t.co/F0lHHb6wqs
That's No. 40 for David Pastrnak.
David Pastrnak nets his 40th goal for the fourth time in his career, tying Cam Neely for third most in Bruins history. Only two ahead of them: Phil Esposito (7) and Rick Middleton (5).
After a successful penalty kill to start the period, the Bruins put together a great shift that ends with David Pastrnak slamming home his 40th goal of the season. Boston takes a 1-0 lead.
Jake DeBrusk finds David Pastrnak for the one-timer. 1-0 Bruins.
Pastrnak gets his 40th! He's a goal scoring machine! 1-0 #NHLBruins
Pat Maroon on joining the Bruins: "I feel like I'm hated here. But no, I'm super excited. Original Six team, great opportunity. Heard nothing but good things about the locker room. ... Another chance to play in the playoffs and have a great run here. " https://t.co/xgjubrHvWH
Pat Maroon: "I feel like I'm hated here."
#CBJ deadline bump ICYMI https://t.co/QlVMZqhQgJ
In the latest @BOSHockeyNow Bruins Daily: -The #NHLBruins got tougher before the NHL Trade Deadline -Linus Ullmark reportedly nixes a trade -#VegasBorn owns the NHL Trade Deadline, adding Anthony Mantha, Noah Hanifin, and Tomas Hertl https://t.co/QaIuzLF145
Linus Ullmark and Jake DeBrusk remain Bruins. Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke are the newest Bruins. @_TimRosenthal has more on the B's Deadline Day developments. https://t.co/SBjS98N2sZ
Linus Ullmark and Jake DeBrusk remain Bruins. Pat Maroon and Andrew Peeke are the newst Bruins. @_TimRosenthal has more on the B's Deadline Day developments. https://t.co/SBjS98NAix
After adding rugged winger and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon earlier in the day, the #NHLBruins acquired 6-foot-3, 196-pound defenseman Andrew Peeke from #CBJ. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/x5gCbViLcd
📰Friday's #NHLBruins Rundown: ▪️ Maroon, Peeke acquired at deadline ▪️ Wootherspoon inked to extension ▪️ Lindholm closing in on return ▪️ Forbort headed for surgery https://t.co/FIC6ADYLv0
Broadcaster Jack Edwards ‘looking forward’ to seeing Pat Maroon in Bruins uniform https://t.co/GMzifJefMa https://t.co/dieQVMVzM8
Trade deadline takeaways: Linus Ullmark and Jake DeBrusk stay as Bruins add grit https://t.co/Wv7FvYVs83
The Bruins signed Pat Maroon just before the NHL trade deadline. This transaction is a full-circle moment for Maroon and the team's play-by-play announcer, Jack Edwards, who made amends with the forward after fat-shaming him two years ago. Read: https://t.co/0i6GDa1ufO https://t.co/oxzxtf8WEF
#CBJ deadline reads @DispatchAlerts -> Peeke traded to Bruins https://t.co/tgGp8nXA4o Roslovic dealt to Rangers https://t.co/WMgEgOLlDD Front office 'takes care of business' https://t.co/XEjynEyncD
Maroon's in the mix. Welcome to Boston, @patmaroon! #NHLBruins https://t.co/pL6UsLOFNS
Boston Bruins trade for 3-time Stanley Cup champion forward, veteran defenseman ahead playoffs https://t.co/iOfc3DcoOT
Bruins acquire defenseman Andrew Peeke in trade with Blue Jackets https://t.co/4xUbTwMCRH
With hours remaining before the NHL's trade deadline, the Boston Bruins added a three-time Stanley Cup winner to their roster. https://t.co/c7ABCz3mZy https://t.co/iFF1AO55J7
Boston Bruins bolster roster in trade for 3-time Stanley Cup champion ahead of playoffs https://t.co/vafbJFrgRO
Bruins trade for Pat Maroon after Jack Edwards’ infamous fat-shaming incident https://t.co/aFgdmemOzl https://t.co/Vl49BH3H3t
Patty Maroon has moved to the Boston Bruins "They needed to add a little more depth and he's won three Stanley Cups.. He has the recipe for winning the Stanley Cup and I like it for the Bruins" ~ @KevinWeekes #PMSLive https://t.co/VKaLxdsZQq
The #NHLBruins added Stanley Cup experience (three cup rings) and got tougher and bigger by acquiring three-time Stanley Cup winner winger Pat Maroon on Friday morning. More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/cImGwA9rkl
#NHLBruins defensemen Hampus Lindholm (#FlyTogether) and Kevin Shattenkirk (#GoBolts), played with newest Bruin Pat Maroon. The latter won a Stanley Cup with Maroon. Both players spoke about their new and old teammate just now and I'll have that up on @BOSHockeyNow shortly.
Pat Maroon and Jack Edwards are now in the same organization.