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Tuukka Rask readies for his 500th game

He is the Bruins’ franchise leader in games (499), wins (268), and save percentage (.922), and second in shutouts (currently 46), behind Tiny Thompson (74).

Home owned by former Bruin Tyler Seguin heavily damaged by Dallas tornado

The Dallas Stars player said his home was hit by the severe storms that swept through Dallas, but no one was hurt.

Time to spread wealth of Bruins’ top line

Putting David Pastrnak with Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk could produce another line that’s a threat to score.

Maple Leafs top Bruins in overtime

Morgan Rielly scored his second goal of the game with 1:06 left in OT.

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David Backes steps back into lineup
The veteran forward hoped to generate some offense on the fourth line.

MATT PORTER I SUNDAY HOCKEY NOTES
Craig Cunningham grateful to be back in the NHL — and to be alive
The former Bruin, who nearly died on the ice after suffering a heart attack before a 2016 minor league game, now works as a scout for the Coyotes.

Patrice Bergeron may miss Saturday’s game in Toronto

Bergeron was nicked by a shot in Thursday’s loss, and if he is out, it may open a spot for Anders Bjork.

With only one line scoring, Bruins do not have enough to beat Lightning in a shootout

Coach Bruce Cassidy said the Bruins would have won the game with secondary scoring — from anybody.

David Krejci is a scratch against the Lightning

The Bruins’ No. 2 center is still hurting from taking a slash in the arm against Anaheim Monday.

Vegas Golden Knights F Valentin Zykov draws 20-game PED ban

The 24-year-old Zykov was the second Knights player in franchise history to be suspended due to a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance.

Bruins’ David Krejci unlikely to play against Lightning

The center left Wednesday’s practice with what is being called an upper-body injury, is listed as day-to-day.

Bruins’ offense is top-heavy, and that’s a concern

Once again, production beyond the No. 1 line of Bergeron-Marchand-Pastrnak is lacking.

David Pastrnak growing into role as chief scoring threat

His 138 goals over the past five-plus seasons put him in elite company.

David Krejci skates, but not for long

The center played just 4:43 over seven shifts, and the team is unsure if he will suit up for Thursday’s game against Tampa Bay.

Hats off: David Pastrnak (4 goals) is in fine form as Bruins win

The right winger went one better than a hat trick to beat the Ducks and keep the Bruins rolling.

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