Brad Marchand gets a goal and an assist in regulation, then scores the only shootout goal for a 3-2 victory over the Devils.

Roy, who grew up in Yarmouth and died in October, became an advocate and fundraiser after being paralyzed from the neck down during his first hockey game at Boston University.

Boston opens its season Thursday in New Jersey with a solid mix of experience and youth.

Willie O’Ree broke the barrier in 1958, became a Diversity Amabassador for the NHL in 1998 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2018.

Patrice Bergeron is named the 20th captain in team history, taking over for Zdeno Chara who held the title for 15 season and is now playing in Washington.

Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk will get his chance for an expanded role with Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara no longer with the Bruins.

Brad Marchand is recovering from a long overdue hernia surgery and hopes to play when Boston opens its season in New Jersey on Jan. 14.

Captain Zdeno Chara is gone and so is Torey Krug, and Boston will need a solid mix of veteran leadership and younger players stepping up.

After the departures of Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug, 24-year-old Brandon Carlo will be thrust into a leadership role.

Longtime Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara has signed with the Washington Capitals