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David Pastrnak confirms he played with a lower-body injury in playoffs

Pastrnak said he didn't hurt himself celebrating a Patrice Bergeron goal, and he doesn't believe his conditioning was a factor.

Flyers win in double overtime to force Game 7 vs. Islanders

Ivan Provorov scored the winner at 15:03 of the second OT to help the Flyers tie the series, 3-3.

NHL unveils its anti-racism initiatives

League and NHLPA are planning mandatory inclusion and diversity training for all players at camp.

Inclusion training, grassroots youth programs planned as NHL, players unveil anti-racism initiatives

The moves come amid mounting pressure from current and former minority players for the league to take concrete steps to address systemic racism. The NHL was criticized for its slow response in the wake of protests last week surrounding the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Bruins
Zdeno Chara says he wants to return to Bruins, while Torey Krug looks to cash in — in Boston or elsewhere
Chara hasn't signed an extension yet, and Krug sees this as his long-awaited opportunity to cash in at free agency.

Twice now, the Lightning bounced the Bruins. How will Bruce Cassidy change the approach to avoid it again?
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy wants more offensive punch from his defense.

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chad finn | sports media

ESPN+ docuseries goes behind the scenes with Bruins-Lightning in the bubble

The candor of players and coaches plus an intimate look at the weirdness of sequestered life highlight "Quest for the Stanley Cup."

Bruins need to sort out their defense for next season

Zdeno Chara must decide if he will return, and Torey Krug, an unrestricted free agent, needs a new contract, in Boston or elsewhere.

tara sullivan

Let’s hope the Bruins keep it together for another go — with Zdeno Chara

The team's core players showed they aren't ready to give up, and Chara can still contribute to that.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey

The Bruins couldn’t get a lead, so it was a losing battle against the Lightning

The Bruins did not play with a lead in Games 3, 4, or 5, all losses in Round 2.

Lightning 3, Bruins 2 (2OT)

Bruins eliminated in a double-overtime thriller, and now big questions loom about the team’s future

Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug will be free agents, and the future of goalie Tuukka Rask also remains uncertain.

The Fours, a TD Garden mainstay, closes after 44 years because of the coronavirus pandemic

The sports bar, its walls filled with iconic photos and sports memorabilia, was a popular pregame and postgame spot for Celtics and Bruins fans.

NHL notebook

Viva Las Vegas! Golden Knights push Canucks to brink

Max Pacioretty scored twice to help Golden Knights reach threshold of NHL Western Conference final.

Bruins notebook

No denying Bruins missed Tuukka Rask in net

Rask’s departure from the Toronto bubble was one of the reasons the Bruins faced elimination vs. the Lightning in Game 5.