STAT OF THE WEEK: The Bruins lead the Stanley Cup playoffs in power play percentage (31.7%) and power play goals scored with 19 PPG in 19 games. The team heads into Game 3 scoring at least one power play goal in six straight games, going 9-for-25 (36.0%) over that span. That is tied for the second-longest power play goal streak in team playoff history, trailing their team-record seven-game streaks in 1958, 1988 and 1999.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "We call it Cliffy Hockey. He just plays on instincts."- Head Coach Bruce Cassidy on rookie Connor Clifton scoring the team's opening goal in Game 1.
TWEET OF THE WEEK (WEEK 39): @FlutoShinzawa (Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic): "Manic trip through center ice by Sean Kuraly. What wheels."
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HONORABLE MENTION: @\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): "I think I just witnessed The Matrix. Connor Clifton brings Bruins within one."
2018-19 BOSTON MEDIA TWEET OF THE WEEK LEADERBOARD:
@AmalieBenjamin (Amalie Benjamin, NHL.com): Week 4, Week 10, Week 15, Week 19, Week 22, Week 35, Week 37, Week 38
@\TyAnderson (Ty Anderson, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 6, Week 11, Week 14, Week 24, Week 27, Week 30, Week 33, Week 36
@ConorRyan\93 (Conor Ryan, Boston Sports Journal): Week 8, Week 12, Week 17, Week 25, Week 26, Week 28, Week 34
@JoeyMacHockey (Joe McDonald, The Athletic): Week 3, Week 5, Week 9, Week 13, Week 23
@GlobeKPD (Kevin Paul Dupont, Boston Globe): Week 7, Week 29, Week 32
@MattKalman (Matt Kalman, NHL.com): Week 16, Week 18, Week 21
@conroyherald (Steve Conroy, Boston Herald): Week 20
@FlutoShinzawa (Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic): Week 39
@HackswithHaggs (Joe Haggerty, NBC Sports Boston): Week 1
@Judd\Sirott (Judd Sirott, 98.5 The Sports Hub): Week 31
@mattyports (Matt Porter, Boston Globe): Week 2
BRUINS PLAYOFF SPIRIT DAYS: The Boston Bruins Community Relations and Youth Hockey Teams will join Xfinity in hosting spirit days at St. Joseph Elementary School and Beechwood Knoll Elementary School. The program is an interactive, 45-minute rally that teaches participants how waive a rally towel and includes a relay race and shootout. In addition to the program, the schools will receive a full set of Franklin Sports, Bruins-branded street hockey equipment and a Class Pack to utilize in physical education classes.
BFIT PERFORMANCE SERIES: The Boston Bruins BFit Team will hold BFit Performance Series, presented in partnership with the National Guard, at Middlesex Regional High School on Monday, June 3 and Peabody High School on Wednesday, June 5. The 45-minute assembly-style presentation is directed at local high school athletic departments and covers a range of topics including leadership, teamwork, nutrition, bullying and more.
BEHIND THE B SEASON 6 PRESENTED BY TICKETMASTER: The New England Emmy Award-winning series returns again this season to give fans an exclusive inside look at everything Black & Gold. In Episode 16, go Behind the B against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. To watch Episode 16, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BehindtheB
.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 6, Episode 17: TBD on NESN
BRUINS ACADEMY THE SHOW: The New England Emmy Award-winning series is a fast-paced, educational, Black & Gold-themed program created for youth who love the game of hockey. One 30-minute episode will air each month on NESN. In Episode 5, the team visits the Jack Nicklaus museum, Bruins prospect Jack Studnicka arrives in Providence and learn about the Stanley Cup. To watch Episode 5, visit
www.BostonBruins.com/BruinsAcademy
.
NEXT EPISODE: Season 4, Episode 6: TBD on NESN
PLAYOFF GEAR: Fans can gear up for the 2019 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by Beth Israel Lahey Health with exclusive items such as playoff t-shirts, hoodies, caps and pucks. The official collection is available at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.
KRUG OPERATION HAT TRICK: Torey Krug has teamed up with '47 and Red River to support Operation Hat Trick with a special collection of gear. Proceeds from all purchases of the product will go to organizations across the country that support our nation's service members. Fans can pick up the gear at the ProShop on Level 2 of TD Garden.
SUMMER CAMP: The Boston Bruins have teamed up with Pro Ambitions for the 10th Annual Bruins Academy Summer Camp presented by O.R.G Packaging. These camps will provide hockey players the opportunity to continue their skill development in a positive fun-filled environment with special appearances from members of the Bruins organization. Registration is now open so sign up today at
www.BostonBruins.com/SummerCamp
.
BRUINS HARBOR CRUISE: Fans can join the Boston Bruins Foundation and Bay State Cruise Lines for the Boston Bruins Harbor Cruise on July 17 to help raise money for the 2019 Boston Bruins Foundation Pan-Mass Challenge Bike Team. Fans will enjoy music and dancing alongside Bruins alumni and special guests and can enter a chance to win one-of-a-kind silent auction and raffle items. For more information fans can go to
www.BostonBruins.com/HarborCruise
.
BBF LICENSE PLATES: Fans can show off their black and gold pride while supporting local youth hockey with a Boston Bruins Massachusetts license plate. The funds raised will go to initiatives such as supporting town programs, helping establish programs for autistic players and financing summer camp scholarships for players who are foster children with the Mass. Dept. of Social Services. Fans can learn more and get theirs today at
www.BostonBruins.com/LicensePlates
.
BBF GIVING APP: The Boston Bruins Foundation launched a new BBF Giving App, where fans can give to their favorite BBF cause, while getting rewarded in the process. Causes include the Special Olympics and Pucks and Paddles and have prizes ranging from autographed items, game tickets and custom jerseys. Fans can download "BBF Giving App" for free in the App Store or Google Play today. Learn more at
www.BostonBruins.com/Giving
.
STANLEY CUP FINAL INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: Fans can now secure tickets for all home games of the 2019 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by Beth Israel Lahey Health by going to
www.Ticketmaster.com/Bruins
. For all updated information about the 2019 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by Beth Israel Lahey Health, fans can visit
www.BostonBruins.com/Playoffs
.
STANLEY CUP FINAL SUITE RENTALS POWERED BY TICKETMASTER: Fans can watch the B's from their own private suite during the 2019 Boston Bruins Playoffs presented by Beth Israel Lahey Health. These luxury suites have in-house catering and exclusive views of the ice, ideal for hosting clients or family and friends. The suites can accommodate 18 to 60 fans and will be available on a per-round basis. For additional information, fans can visit
www.BostonBruins.com/SuiteRentalsĀ
or call 617-624-1847.
GROUP DEPOSITS 2019-20 SEASON: Fans can put a deposit down now to reserve Boston Bruins group tickets powered by Ticketmaster for the 2019-20 season. A great way to entertain clients, reward employees, have fun with a team, or get together with family or friends, group tickets save fans and their groups. To learn more and put down a deposit for group tickets next season, fans can visit
www.BostonBruins.com/Groups
.
GAME PLANS 2019-20 SEASON: With a Boston Bruins Game Plan, fans receive first access to 2019-20 Boston Bruins tickets presented by Ticketmaster and can save big off box office prices. Game Plan holders also receive priority access to 2020 NHL Stanley CupĀ® Playoff packages and have the opportunity to purchase a Legends membership. Fans can learn more and secure their 2019-20 Game Plan at
www.BostonBruins.com/GamePlans
.
BRUINS ON SOCIAL: If you don't already, be sure to follow the Boston Bruins on all social channels:
Twitter: @NHLBruins
Facebook: Boston Bruins
Snapchat: bruinsnhl
Instagram: @nhlbruins
BRUINS UPCOMING SCHEDULE
\Schedule is subject to change
\\\All practice and game times are local to where they are being held
Saturday, June 1 (Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Stanley Cup Final Game 3 vs. St. Louis Blues, 7:00 p.m. (NBCSN, CBC, TVA, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Sunday, June 2 (Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO)
-Practice, 1:30 p.m.
Monday, June 3 (Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO)
-Pregame skate, 11:30 a.m.
-Stanley Cup Final Game 4 vs. St. Louis Blues, 7:00 p.m. (NBC, CBC, TVA, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Tuesday, June 4 (St. Louis, MO / Boston, MA)
-Travel to Boston
Wednesday, June 5 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-Practice, 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 6 (TD Garden, Boston, MA)
-Pregame skate, 10:30 a.m.
-Stanley Cup Final Game 5 vs. St. Louis Blues, 8:00 p.m. (NBC, CBC, TVA, 98.5 The Sports Hub)
Friday, June 7
-TBD