The Boston Bruins’ roster has been ravaged by injuries this season, and their November schedule isn’t doing the team any favors. The B’s have a tough stretch the rest of the month with games against many playoff-caliber opponents. It begins Friday and Saturday with a back-to-back set versus the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, who occupy second place in the Atlantic Division. For more on this matchup, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
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Bruins’ Brad Marchand Missing From Practice But Not Expected To Miss Time
The Boston Bruins squeaked by the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday when they beat the expansion team 2-1 at TD Garden. The B’s have suffered a glut of early-season injuries, and another notable name appeared as a non-participant in Friday’s practice — Brad Marchand. Head coach Bruce Cassidy, however, said it’s nothing serious, and that the Bruins just wanted to give Marchand the day off since he’s been logging so much ice time. To hear more from Friday’s practice, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Cavs Elect Not To Show Kyrie Irving Tribute Video In Opener Vs. Celtics
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ plan to honor Kyrie Irving on Tuesday night never came to fruition. It was revealed Monday that the Cavs had a tribute video in store for Irving, who spent his first six NBA seasons in Cleveland before being traded to the Boston Celtics during the offseason. The video, which was expected to be shown during Tuesday’s season opener against Boston, reportedly highlighted Irving’s accomplishments during his time with the franchise. The video never saw the light of day though, as Cavaliers officials, including team owner Dan Gilbert, decided the right moment to air the tribute never presented itself, per Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon... NESN.com
Bruins’ Outlook Positive After First Week Of 2017-18 NHL Season
The Boston Bruins had an up-and-down opening week to the 2017-18 NHL season. They kicked off the campaign with an impressive 4-3 win over the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators. But then the B’s lost three of their next four games, including two of three on the road. Check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank, for a recap of the highs and lows from Boston’s first week of the season. ... NESN.com
Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron Unlikely To Play Vs. Coyotes With Lower Body Injury
The Boston Bruins need Patrice Bergeron back on the ice, but he probably won’t be lacing up his skates Saturday. The Bruins veteran center hasn’t suited up yet this season, as he has been trying to work his way through a nagging lower body injury. Bergeron is making progress, but head coach Bruce Cassidy said it’s unlikely the 32-year-old will make his season debut Saturday when the B’s take on the Arizona Coyotes. To hear from Cassidy, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Patrice Bergeron Won’t Play In Bruins Vs. Avalanche Because Of Injury
A lower body injury will keep Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron out of his team’s game against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night in Denver. The Avs beat the Bruins 4-0 on Monday night, and they’ll conclude their season series Wednesday. David Krejci will serve as the No. 1 center with Bergeron missing his third straight game to begin the season. Check out Billy Jaffe’s analysis of the situation in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Anders Bjork Scores In Bruins’ 4-2 Preseason Win Over Blackhawks
The Boston Bruins defeated the Blackhawks 4-2 on Monday night at TD Garden in their final preseason home game. Exciting forward prospect Anders Bjork scored for Boston, increasing his preseason goal total to two in three games. Hear from Bjork in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com