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.
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 05: Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) introduced before an NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators on October 5, 2017, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Predators 4-3. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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…
LAS VEGAS, NV – JUNE 21: Marc-Andre Fleury of the Vegas Golden Knights speaks with host Kathryn Tappen during the 2017 NHL Awards
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
