The Bruins may have wilted in the playoffs last season against the Habs, but with the return of a strong core headlined by goalie Tuukka Rask, another run at the Cup remains plausible.
They don't really miss Tyler Seguin, eh? The Bruins are prepared for another long Cup run.
The Bruins Will be Busy Before the Olympic Break
Crosby could miss a game due to Olympics
Dan Waldner examines some of the names that have been rumored to be on the move as trade season unofficially opens.
Rick Nash is starting to round into his old power-forward form for a Rangers team that's starting to heat up in midwinter.
If Ovechkin scores 60 goals, it'll be the third time since 2008 a player has done so. Can he do it?
Goalies could drive this year's trade market, as needs and excesses around the league are creating intriguing matches for deadline deals.
Lost in the Devils' nightmare start has been the return to form by defenseman Marek Zidlicky, who is the top D-man at the Rock.
Tuukka Rask was a rock in goal for the Bruins last season, while Stanley Cup aspirations remain in Boston.
Pavel Datsyuk and the Red Wings move from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. How do their top three lines shape up? Peter Maingot breaks down all the Atlantic Division teams.
Cory Schneider became the answer to the Devils' goalie succession plan in a draft day trade. Paul Bruno traces the other big changes in the Eastern Conference.
Edmonton and Sam Gagner are proving that a strong power play alone does not a playoff team make.
Milan Lucic and the Bruins have five games this week. Brian Rutherford breaks down the rest of the schedule for Week 8.
Evan Berofsky tracks those making a mark in the AHL during the lockout, and those that appeared destined to disappoint.
Tuukka Rask gets a big opportunity this season to be the Bruins' starting goalie, with Tim Thomas taking a sabbatical.