Matt Kalman, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

Boston Bruins' Patrice Bergeron tries to hold off Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Boqvist during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Krejci may miss Bruins opener, Bergeron expected to be ready

by Matt Kalman Associated PressOctober 1, 2019

BOSTON — A major part of the Boston Bruins’ success the past several years has been their depth at center.That depth might be tested early this season, with center David Krejci questionable for the Bruins’ regular-season opener at the Dallas Stars on…

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo speaks, as General Manager Don Sweeney listens during a news conference at the hockey team's practice facility, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Boston. The Bruins have signed Carlo to a two-year contract with an annual NHL cap hit of 2.85 million. Carlo, 22, skated in 72 games with the Bruins in 2018-19. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Defenseman Carlo signs 2-year extension with Bruins

by Matt Kalman Associated PressSeptember 17, 2019

Boston Bruins' Jeremy Lauzon (79) defends against Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Callahan (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, April 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins prepare for yet another playoff matchup with Toronto

by Matt Kalman Associated PressApril 8, 2019

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) is helped off the ice after taking a hit on a goal by New York Rangers center Filip Chytil during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Bruins look to stay healthy after mid-winter break

by Matt Kalman Associated PressJanuary 22, 2019January 23, 2019

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) talks with Ryan Donato during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Bruins open against Caps, looking to avoid slow start

by Matt Kalman Associated PressOctober 2, 2018

Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid passes the puck away from Washington Capitals' Jay Beagle during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston Saturday, April 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Bruins head to China for exhibitions against Calgary

by Matt Kalman Associated PressSeptember 12, 2018

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots safeties coach Brian Flores, right, walks on the sideline during NFL football practice in Tempe, Ariz. The Partiots will have a new look on defense, with Flores taking over play calling duties following defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's departure. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Pats’ McDaniels: No promises came with decision to return

by Matt Kalman Associated PressMay 11, 2018

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) tries to stuff the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 5 of an NHL second-round hockey playoff series Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bruins’ Marchand looking for fresh start going forward

by Matt Kalman Associated PressMay 10, 2018

Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) is defended by New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bruins rookie relieved, eager to play after heart procedure

by Matt Kalman Associated PressJanuary 29, 2018

Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask (40) makes the save on a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. The Penguins won 6-5 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bruins overcome injuries, inexperience to soar into break

by Matt Kalman Associated PressJanuary 8, 2018