Boston Bruins early morning ice time – October 6, 2017 edition
It got a bit squirrelly at the end of the game, but the Boston Bruins came out victorious in game one of the season. Here’s the news from around the rink and the league.
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- The Boston Bruins tried to lose the game at the end, but came away with a 4-3 victory over the defending Western Conference champion Nashville Predators. NHL.com
- David Backes‘ absence was noticeable as the Boston Bruins were being announced on opening night. During the game, the team announced that he has been diagnosed with diverticulitis, and will be out 3-4 weeks. Get well soon, 42. Boston Herald
- They’re dropping like flies! Noel Acciari left the game last night, and is expected to miss Monday’s game with a lower body…no wait, an upper body injury. MassLive
- Jake DeBrusk scored his first NHL goal last night with his dad, former NHLer, Louie DeBrusk in the stands. It was a father-son moment that can only be appreciated via video. WEEI
- The four Bruins goal scorers were Pastrnak (21 years old), DeBrusk (20 years old), McAvoy (19 years old), and Marchand (29 years old). Talk about youth taking over. Yahoo
Around the league…
- Do you think Pittsburgh regrets the Marc-Andre Fleury decision yet? After an opening night loss to the St. Louis Blues, the Pens go absolutely WORKED by the Chicago Blackhawks last night. 15 goals allowed in two games? Ouch. PensBurgh
- ANOTHER hat trick in the NHL last night, this one by the Great Eight, Alexander Ovechkin. It took a shootout, but it came in a winning effort. Washington Post
- The entire summer was spent wondering whether Matt Duchene would start the season in a Colorado Avalanche sweater. Well, he did, and he did it in style. NHL Video
- Pizza Pizza! The Detroit Red Wings christened the Little Caesar’s Arena last night with a victory over the Minnesota Wild. Detroit Free Press
- So the Vegas Golden Knights open up their first NHL regular season tonight. However, this recent news about a facial hair ban could have been a buzz kill if and when the team every makes it to the playoffs. At least playoff beards will be allowed DailyHive