Behind the B

- Season 1

(2013)

The 2013 Stanley Cup loss to the Blackhawks through the drama of off-season trade decisions.

Focuses on training camp and pre-season camps in the lead up to the 2013-2014 season.

Episode 3 begins just before the start of the 2013-2014 season, and brings viewers from the annual team-building retreat through the first two games of the regular season, and features team owner Jeremy Jacobs.

With injuries plaguing the team, the Bruins struggle to find consistency early in the 2013-2014 season.

The regular season continues in Episode 5 of Behind the B, bringing the team to Ottawa and through the first quarter of their schedule.

Rivalries, injuries, illness and a long road trip make for a memorable December 2013. A member of the Boston Bruins proclaims himself as the team's best soccer player.

Episode 7 begins by showing how injured players deal with rehabilitation, both physically and mentally. Some players visit Tuft's Floating Hospital for Children to hand out gifts and bring smiles to the children's faces. The team takes on Nashville just two days before Christmas and are elated with their dominating win. With multiple games in a short time frame, two young defenseman are given more playing time to give older players more rest. The episode concludes with the team finding out that Dennis Seidenberg is out for the season with a torn MCL. Spirits are high ...

Episode 8 starts with the Bruins going on a three-game "California road swing". Shawn Thornton's suspension is coming to an end, but they face three of the top teams in all of the Western Conference. Offenseman Loui Eriksson continues to heal, but is still not cleared to play as he meets with concussion specialists in California. The players explore California and some meet world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck while dining at one of his restaurants. The first two games against the Ducks and Kings result in losses - but they are able to finish the trip with a win against ...

Episode 9 begins with a win against Loui Eriksson's old team - the Dallas Stars. The team's goal before the Olympic break is to solidify their position on top of the Atlantic Conference. With the team headed to Chicago, the front office and scouting staff are in Las Vegas for their annual mid-season scouting meeting. The B's take their Stanley Cup opponent to OT. Rookie Kevan Miller signs a contract extension and receives congrats from teammates. The episode concludes with backup goalie Chad Johnson notching a big road win against the Islanders.

Episode 10 picks up five games before the Olympic break, and the Bruins comfortably atop the division. The first of the games won't be easy as the B's have been win-less against the Canadiens thus far. Unfortunately, this game was no different. Less than 48 hours later though, Boston notches a win against former teammate Andrew Ference and the Edmonton Oilers. The team wins 2 out of their last 3 games including a 7-2 win over Ottawa as the Olympic break begins. The episode concludes with five of the Bruins traveling to Sochi for the Olympic Games.

Episode 11 begins during the 2014 Olympic break. Torey Krug and Kevan Miller use their last day off to watch teammate David Krejci play for the Czech Olympic team. When vacation ends, the team is back together for weigh-in and practice. While the B's are back together and practicing, some are still in Sochi battling for medal contention. Their first return game is in Buffalo, and despite a strong comeback the Bruins fall in OT. Back in Boston, Shawn Thornton rallies his team for 'Cuts for a Cause'. To Shawn it's simple, shave your head for charity or give a generous ...

Episode 12 starts with a game on the road at the Florida Panthers. The rare 5:00 game resulted in a big 5-2 win. Bruins owner, Jeremy Jacobs invites the team to his home for a barbecue and a day off filled with great food, friends and fun. The Bruins are on the road in Montreal and build their division lead with their sixth win in a row. Fans made it clear that they want more "Tuukka Time" on Behind the B, so he is followed closely. Notching a few more wins, the Bruins have won 11 in a row, are the hottest team in the NHL, and have clinched a spot in the playoffs. The...

Episode 13 begins with two weeks left in the regular season and the Bruins in 1st place in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have a special visitor join them for practice - nine year-old Maddy from the Make a Wish Foundation. Patrice Bergeron nets two goals and Rask gets the shutout against the Blackhawks. The B's follow up with a win against the Capitals, a shootout victory against the Flyers on the road, and another win against the Flyers at home. There is a quick break in action for their team picture, and then it's off to play the Minnesota Wild. The episode ...

Episode 14 begins with the start of the playoff season, and the Bruins have earned home ice advantage with the best record in the NHL. Before play starts, the team gets together for a dinner to celebrate an outstanding regular season and prepare for what lies ahead. Round 1 of the playoffs begin with the Detroit Red Wings - the B's had trouble against them in the regular season, but won't let that stop them. Jimmy Howard and the Red Wings get the shutout as the Bruins drop the first game at home. The loss would be a distant memory though as the B's sweep the next four...

The 15th, and final episode, begins with the 34th playoff meeting with the Montreal Canadiens. The Bruins rally late in game 1, but drop the first game in double OT at home. The B's win three of the next four games, with two of those wins coming on the road. This gives Boston a 3-2 series lead, and need just one more win to advance. Game 6 is a mystery as the Bruins can't figure out goaltender Carey Price, dropping game six 4-0. The Bruins hold game 7 on home ice - the Habs go up 2-0 in the 2nd period, but the B's cut it to 2-1 late. A penalty is taken in the 3rd ...