BOSTON — The Boston Bruins look to halt their losing streak at two when they welcome the St. Louis Blues to TD Garden on Thursday. Boston is coming off a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday while the Blues have won three of their last four games. This is the first time the two clubs have met this season. The Bruins’ lines will look a tad different as David Backes and John Moore return to the lineup after being healthy scratches in Wednesday’s contest. Backes will play on Sean Kuraly’s right side, meaning Ryan Donato will man the fourth line’s right wing. Peter Cehlarik returns to the second line for the
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NBA salary cap rules prevent the Boston Celtics from trading for Anthony Davis before July. The only way Danny Ainge could acquire the New Orleans Pelicans superstar before then is if Kyrie Irving is off the roster. So, let’s make a deal — because it’s time for a break from New England Patriots news, ya know? Longtime NBA reporter Chris Sheridan, who currently writes for Get More Sports, has been at the forefront on the Davis rumor mill. Sheridan is on the record as saying the Celtics are on Davis’ list of teams he’d accept a trade to. And in a recently published piece, Sheridan proposed a blockbuster deal what would see Davis
Here’s What Alshon Jeffery Had To Say After Dropped Pass In Eagles Loss
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Sean Kuraly, Chris Wagner React To Bruins’ Win Over Maple Leafs
The Boston Bruins continue to get offense from unexpected places. The B’s fourth line of Noel Acciari, Sean Kuraly and Chris Wagner continued to produce, helping Boston to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Kuraly posted his first career three-point game with a goal and two assists. Wagner added an assist. After the win, Kuraly and Wagner explained what has been clicking in the bottom six of late. To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com