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MATT PORTER

Bruce Cassidy, returning to St. Louis as All-Star Game coach, has persevered — in life

The Bruins coach has had his ups and downs — such as last year’s Cup Final — but he’s never given up.

What does Rangers forward Chris Kreider think about a possible trade to the Bruins?

The Rangers are still trying to decide whether to trade Kreider, who is at the NHL All-Star Game as a replacement.

Is Brad Marchand worried about his scoring struggles?

Though he is still on a 100-point pace for the season, Marchand has potted only three goals since Nov. 27.

Bruins assign three to Providence as they begin nine-day break

Karson Kuhlman, Jeremy Lauzon, and Dan Vladar were sent down while Anton Blidh remained on the roster.

Bruins 3, Golden Knights 2
Bruins finish up their work before leaving for vacation
The Bruins hit the All-Star break 8 points clear of the second-place Lightning, and will next play Jan. 31 at Winnipeg

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT I ON HOCKEY
Things are changing for the Bruins, and young Jeremy Lauzon is making sure he’s a part of it
The 22-year-old defenseman has caught the eye of coach Bruce Cassidy in his push to earn regular playing time.

Kevan Miller closer to returning to Bruins’ lineup

The 32-year-old defenseman fractured his right knee last April 4, and again in mid-May, then he had a setback in late October.

Bruins dig out win over Golden Knights, and other observations

Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci scored third-period goals as the Bruins took off for their nine-day vacation with a 3-2 victory.

For Bruins, one more day at the office before vacation

They’ll face the Golden Knights Tuesday night, then most of them will be off on break.

The Bruins are about to have nine days off. Here’s what they’ll be doing

The gap in the schedule will have several players headed south to sunny destinations for some R&R.

Lead story: Bruins waste another three-goal advantage, fall to Penguins

A 3-0 first-period lead goes to waste as Pittsburgh gives the Bruins their third loss after being ahead by three goals or more this season.

Despite assignment to Providence, Bruins don’t expect David Backes to retire

The expectation among management is the veteran winger will report to AHL Providence upon the completion of his current 10-day respite.

Bruins squander 3-0 first-period lead, fall to Penguins

The Bruins struck twice in the first 2:02 of the game but Pittsburgh dominated the rest of the way.

David Backes clears waivers, assigned to AHL Providence by Bruins

According to coach Bruce Cassidy, the 14-year veteran was granted a 9-10-day respite away from the job.

Hockey is an honest game, or is it?

All that free-flowing action makes it hard to cheat.

Latest news in Sports

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Serena Williams stunned by China’s Wang Qiang in third round of Australian Open

Williams’s bid for a 24th Grand Slam title to equal Margaret Court’s all-time record will have to wait.

Tiger Woods shoots 69, his lowest opening round of the year since 2011

Woods isn’t among the leaders at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, but he is in the hunt.

Elite runners come to Boston for Grand Prix meet Saturday

Organizers expect more than 10 Olympic medalists to compete in the event at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy give Torrey Pines the feel of a season opener

The PGA stars will be a group apart when the Farmers Insurance Open begins Thursday, creating a must-see atmosphere.

Tennis | Australian Open

Roger Federer reaches third round at Australian Open

The six-time Australian Open champion will next face Australian John Millman, who upset Federer at the 2018 US Open.

Running

Boston Marathon organizers announce elite field for 2020 race

Nine previous Boston Marathon champions will be part of an accomplished lead pack at this year’s race.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka brace for another Grand Slam clash

The American teenager will get a chance to avenge her US Open loss to Osaka in Australia.

Antonio Brown involved in police investigation after incident at his Florida home

Investigating officers attempted to speak to the wide receiver, but he locked himself in his home and refused to speak to them.