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Johnny Beecher speaks to the media before his first NHL playoff game
The Bruins announced this morning that forward Johnny Beecher will be in the lineup tonight for his first ever NHL playoffs games.
Beecher spoke to the media ahead of game 1 speaking of how excited he is to play in his first playoff game. He mentioned how he can't wait to see the level up in physicality and intensity on the ice.#NHLBruins Johnny Beecher on his first playoffs:
"It's kind of one of those things you grow up watching, the NHL playoffs, and how intense it is, the physicality, the details. I'm just excited. It's going to be tough, but something I am looking to embrace out there."
"It's kind of one of those things you grow up watching, the NHL playoffs, and how intense it is, the physicality, the details. I'm just excited. It's going to be tough, but something I am looking to embrace out there."
The young forward will be on the fourth line tonight with Jesper Boqvist and Pat Maroon, while Boqvist will center the line, Beecher may end up taking a few defensive end faceoffs.
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