In the final regular season clash in Montreal, Patrice Bergeron, the Bruins captain, withdrew after just one period. Persistent injuries have kept him off the ice, but an illness affecting several players appears to be the main culprit.
Yet, as we approach game two, The Athletic's Fluto Shinzawa brings encouraging news about the captain:
Regardless, this update is a significant step forward for the Bruins captain's health, and fans will be eager to see him back on the ice.