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When the Boston Bruins acquired Marcus Johansson at the NHL trade deadline, he was expected to serve as veteran depth for the team and hold down a wing role on the second line. Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy expressed confidence in Johansson's abilities after practice on Friday, and he also confirmed that the team had him slotted on the first line during that session. Cassidy also cited the excellent performance of the team's second line, which featured David Pastrnak in addition to David Krejci and Jake DeBrusk, on Wednesday against the New York Rangers, as part of the impetus for putting Johansson on the first line. Continue to Article

March 29, 2019 8:29:pm EST

David Pastrnak's hilarious reason for declining visit from his mother while injured originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com David Pastrnak missed five weeks for the Boston Bruins after suffering a thumb injury during team-sponsor dinner. It was a freak injury and thought to be a major blow. The Bruins managed to survive without him, and Pastrnak returned to action on March 19. Continue to Article

March 29, 2019 7:34:pm EST

After Torey Krug made his return earlier this week, the Bruins will get back a couple of more defensemen - Matt Grzelcyk and Kevan Miller - this weekend. Both skated without restriction at Friday's practice at Warrior Ice Arena and are trending toward a staggered return. Grzelcyk (right arm injury) will play Saturday afternoon against the Florida Panthers and Miller (upper body injury) will come back on Sunday night on the road against the Detroit Red Wings. Continue to Article

March 29, 2019 2:46:pm EST

Marchand was Boston's third-round pick in 2006, and he made his NHL debut during the 2009-2010 season, getting just one point in 20 games. Back then, it's likely few if any fans or even so-called experts could've predicted what was to follow for Marchand, who stands to be just the 10th Bruins player to reach 100 points, joining a list that includes legends such as Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito. A big difference for Marchand this season has come on the power play, where he has set career highs with 10 goals and 24 assists. Continue to Article

March 29, 2019 1:46:pm EST

The 31 nominees for the 2019 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy have been announced. The award, which is given to the players “who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey,” will be handed out at the NHL awards show in June in Las Vegas. The 31 nominees are selected by each Professional Hockey Writers Association chapter. Continue to Article

March 29, 2019 12:06:pm EST