Charlie McAvoy Suspended 1 Game For Check To The Head
The Boston Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy when the Eastern Conference finals begin this week.
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The Boston Bruins will be without Charlie McAvoy when the Eastern Conference finals begin this week.
Coming off their Game 6 win in Monday night in Columbus to wrap up a series victory, the Bruins will get some rest, but not a whole lot of it, before welcoming the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
So, to try to strike a balance between that positive vibe that folks are feeling in Boston and in Raleigh, here's a look at some reasons to feel great about the Bruins in their upcoming series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and here's also a look at some reasons to feel a bit worried for the Bruins.
Charlie McAvoy was only assessed a two-minute minor penalty for his hit to the head of Josh Anderson on Monday night. But the Bruins' defenseman may be facing some further punishment.
It didn't matter what the Columbus Blue Jackets threw at Tuukka Rask during the sixth postseason shutout of his career.
After eliminating the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, Bruins forward Brad Marchand was in no mood to talk to Kyle Bukauskas of SportsNet Canada.
The Boston Bruins are moving on to the Eastern Conference Final.
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy caught a break in Game 6 against the Blue Jackets, but will likely be hearing from the NHL for a hit to the head on Columbus' Josh Anderson.
It looked like the Bruins had just taken an early lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. But then replay did its thing and wiped the tally off the board.
On the morning of Game 6, John Tortorella has now entered the business of assessing the status of opposing players.
Tuukka Rask's performance thus far has been the No. 1 reason the Bruins are not only still playing but are up 3-2 in their second-round series over the Blue Jackets.
Many times before, such moments have sunken teams. But the Bruins showed that they would not let it happen.
It took a wild-and-crazy, up-and-down ride in the third period before a winner could be decided between the Bruins and Blue Jackets in Game 5 on Saturday night.
On Thursday night, David Backes did the little things the Bruins have needed against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Because of that, he'll be back in the lineup Saturday when the B's try to break a 2-2 series tie in Boston.
With the Bruins' impressive Game 4 win in Columbus on Thursday night, we now know there will be a Game 6 on Monday. And now we know what time that Game 6 on Monday will get underway.
The Bruins' Game 4 win over the Blue Jackets was all about Tuukka Rask.
The second-round playoff series between the Bruins and Blue Jackets has been a tremendously spirited and competitive affair. And it's only now just getting good.
The Blue Jackets scored their first goal of Game 4 with some controversy, as the puck hit the protective netting before it was scored.
You may have heard once or twice that hockey players are pretty tough. The reputation is well-earned -- and it even applies to the highly skilled guys.
All of the physicality has apparently taken its toll, as Nash is not in the lineup for Columbus in Game 4 vs. the Bruins.
Despite his struggles, David Pastrnak will be back on Boston's top line Thursday night against the Blue Jackets.
On Wednesday afternoon, after having some time to settle down, Marchand ... didn't regret a thing.
Brad Marchand was not suspended for his punch to the head of Scott Harrington. Should he have been? Here's what the NHL has deemed suspension-worthy in the playoffs in recent years.
Brad Marchand lit the internet on fire on Tuesday night with his unprovoked punch to the back of the head of Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington. But he apparently didn't upset the folks at the NHL's department of player safety too much.
Sergei Bobrovsky has been good, and the Bruins have been bad. That's a volatile combination for the Bruins, who find themselves in a heap load of trouble in their series against Columbus.
A 71-year-old Swansea, Massachusetts school bus driver has been fired for allegedly urinating inside the bus with students on board.
The price of raspberries has skyrocketed in recent weeks and could be an early indicator of higher grocery prices due to the ongoing war with Iran.
When she isn't turning pirouettes in class, you'll find Boston Ballet's Sage Humphries on her laptop, completing work in a different type of class at Northeastern University.
Facing a budget crisis, Lexington Public Schools is cutting dozens of teacher and staff jobs less than six months after the town approved a tax hike to pay for a new high school.
A Salisbury, Massachusetts woman accused of poisoning her boyfriend with an antifreeze ingredient has been found guilty.
A Salisbury, Massachusetts woman accused of poisoning her boyfriend with an antifreeze ingredient has been found guilty.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Facing a budget crisis, Lexington Public Schools is cutting dozens of teacher and staff jobs less than six months after the town approved a tax hike to pay for a new high school.
The price of raspberries has skyrocketed in recent weeks and could be an early indicator of higher grocery prices due to the ongoing war with Iran.
Stephen Paul Gale, the man once nicknamed the "Boston Strip Mall Rapist," will be sentenced Monday for two rapes in Framingham more than 36 years ago.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
A Framingham, Massachusetts bakery that was well known for its pizza trays has closed for good.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and Payton Pritchard added 28 as the Boston Celtics beat Charlotte 114-99 Sunday night for their third straight win.
The Boston Bruins rallied from a three-goal, third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Sunday.
Sophie Shirley scored two goals to make a winner of Boston rookie goaltender Amanda Thiele in her PWHL debut, and the Fleet beat the Minnesota Frost 4-2 to clinch a spot in the postseason.
The Red Sox had an early 2-0 lead, but lost in Cincinnati on Sunday for a second straight day.
Pavel Zacha scored his 25th goal in the opening period and added a game-sealing score late in the game, leading the Boston Bruins past Minnesota 6-3 on Saturday to spoil the Wild's chance to clinch a playoff spot.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.