The Boston Bruins are rolling out some new-look defensive pairings now that Charlie McAvoy’s suspension is over. The Bruins are…
The Boston Bruins revealed new defensive pairings during Monday's practice in San Jose ahead of Charlie McAvoy's return from suspension. McAvoy skated alongside Hampus Lindholm on the top defensive pairing, while Nikita Zadorov joined Will Borgen on the second unit. Head coach Marco Sturm stated that the team will most likely deploy these newly formed pairings for Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks.
Young defenseman Frederic Brunet remained in the lineup on the third pair with Mason Lohrei after earning praise from Sturm during McAvoy's absence. Connor Clifton and Jonathan Aspirot skated as the extra defensive pair, while McAvoy also resumed his role on the first power-play unit.
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