The Boston Bruins lost out on the NHL's biggest free agent prize, Sunday, when former New York Islander John Tavares announced that he was taking his talents to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
As they prepare for the first game of their opening round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night at the Garden, the Boston Bruins have announced that they will be without third line center Riley Nash.
After leaving his team's 2-1 overtime win over the Montreal Canadians Saturday just 37 seconds into the game, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Boston Bruins continued to upgrade their team, with an eye on a deep postseason run, by signing veteran forward Brian Gionta to a one-year deal for the remainder of the 2017-18 season Sunday.