BOSTON — The Boston Bruins are looking to extend their point streak to 19 games, and they’ll attempt to do it with a fresh face in the lineup. Injuries have been commonplace for the Bruins this season, and entering Saturday night’s tilt against the lowly Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, Boston will be without Jake DeBrusk (lower-body), Marcus Johansson (shoulder), David Pastrnak (thumb) and Kevan Miller (upper-body). With so many players unavailable, Lee Stempniak is the next guy in line to get a chance with the Bruins. Unlike many others who have gotten a shot with the big club this season, Stempniak is a seasoned NHL veteran, with 909 career NHL ga... NESN.com
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Bruins-Senators Game 1 Takeaways: Are We Sure Zdeno Chara Is A Human Being?
The Boston Bruins looked dead in the water after 40 minutes on Wednesday night in Ottawa. However, the Bruins — as they have for much of Bruce Cassidy’s brief tenure — were able to dig deep and find a way to win, scoring two third-period goals en route to a 2-1 win over the Senators in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series. The gutsy effort was especially impressive given how bleak the situation appeared entering the third period. The Bruins registered a grand total of zero shots on goal in the middle frame, falling victim to Ottawa’s frustrating 1-3-1 neutral-zone trap. Here are some key takeaways from Boston’s series... NESN.com