Zadorov, signed a six-year deal with the Bruins, brings physicality and swagger.

Dean Letourneau will play for Boston College next winter, but the 6-foot-7 center got a good taste of playing at the top level.

Signed out of Providence College in the spring, Duran got his first taste at the pro level with the Providence Bruins.

Just watching Nikita Zadorov – at 6-foot-6 and 248 pounds – will sell most Bruins fans on the free-agent defenseman.

Boston shores up the middle of the ice, but still has to reach a deal with goalie Jeremy Swayman.

Other teams are making moves, and Boston is expected to explore trade offers for Ullmark after saying its top priority is signing Jeremy Swayman.

The 2023 Vezina Trophy winner took a back seat to Jeremy Swayman in the playoffs, but hopes to remain in Boston.

Gustav Forsling’s goal with 1:33 remaining gives Florida a 2-1 win, sending the Panthers back to the Eastern Conference finals.

Marchand has missed two games with an undiscloed injury.

Boston captain Brad Marchand has missed the last two games after being staggered on a hit to his head from Panthers forward Sam Bennett.