Health and safety top the list for Bruce Cassidy, but the Bruins’ coach will also need to get creative if restart plans come to fruition and Boston can make a run at the Stanley Cup.
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NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps
Players, coaches and staff will be quarantined from the general public for the playoffs and tested regularly – at least once they arrive at one of the hub cities where games will be played.
Questions for the Bruins with the NHL on the path of resuming season
Beyond concerns about COVID-19, the Bruins have many questions: Is the team too old? Will the veterans bounce back? Which goalie will step up?
After 14 months, injured Bruins defenseman inching closer to a return
At this point, tying his shoes is a good thing for Boston’s Kevan Miller, who has had four procedures since fracturing his kneecap and is on a slow road back.
Pastrnak, waiting at home in Prague, focused on reviving power-play prowess
David Pastrnak, the NHL’s top goal scorer with Alex Ovechkin, is staying ready to return from the Czech Republic and revive Boston’s potent power play.
Bruins announce a player tested positive for coronavirus
The unnamed player has since tested negative twice and remains asymptomatic, and has not been part of informal workouts with teammates.
Chara ‘grateful for the opportunity’ as hockey makes strides to return
The new playoff format did not benefit Boston, but veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara says the Bruins should embrace the chance to return to the ice.
NHL awards: Boston’s Pastrnak shares goal-scoring title with Ovechkin
David Pastrnak and Washington’s Alex Ovechkin each finished with 48 goals, and Bruins goalies Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak will get the award for fewest goals allowed.
Bruins terrific regular season blunted by 24-team postseason
Boston led the league in wins and points when the season was halted, but now loses home-ice advantage and must play a round-robin to determine the top seed.
Who will be Boston’s next MVP?
The Bruins’ David Pastrnak is the front runner, but there are others should could contend for their league MVP, including Jarrett Stidham.